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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Friendly Rider Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 40 Miles Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Productive Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)

Productive Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Alternatives Otter Express Address1225 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 44 Miles Phone number(218) 998-3002 Emailkaylas@productivemn.org Website addresshttps://otterexpress.com/bus-service

Area Served: Some areas of Otter Tail, Clay and Wilkin counties

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Central Community Transit (CCT) - Willmar Address1320 22nd St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 55 Miles Phone number(320) 214-7433 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Tri-CAP Transportation Address1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 59 Miles Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Center Address510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 62 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location 62 Miles Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 64 Miles Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Prairie Five RIDES Prairie Five Community Action Agency - Main Office Address719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265 66 Miles Phone number(877) 757-4337 Emailrides@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/prairie-five-rides-transportation-program

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Litchfield Transit Office Address812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355 67 Miles Phone number(320) 693-7794 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Meeker County

Becker County Transit

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Local Bus Service Address1771 N Tower Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 70 Miles Phone number(218) 847-1674 Emailkevin.johnson@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/transit

Area Served: City of Detroit Lakes and Becker County

Hubbard County Heartland Express

Hubbard County Heartland ExpressLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 72 Miles Phone number(218) 732-9328 Emailheartland.express@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.hubbardcountyheartlandexpress.com/services

Area Served: Hubbard County

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Olivia Transit Office Address612 E Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 79 Miles Phone number(320) 523-3589 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Renville County

City of Monticello

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Local Bus Service - Trailblazer Transit Address505 Walnut St, Ste 1, Monticello, MN, 55362 86 Miles Phone number(888) 743-3828 Emailinfo@monticellomn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/353/Public-Transit

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod, and Wright counties

White Earth Nation

White Earth NationLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Station Address36671 Martens Dr, White Earth, MN, 56591 86 Miles Phone number(218) 983-3283 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/divisions/public-works/transit

Area Served: White Earth Nation

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 93 Miles Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/bus-routes-hours

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

MATBUS

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Local Bus Service Address502 Np Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 95 Miles Phone number(701) 232-7500 Emailtransit@matbus.com Website addresshttps://matbus.com/riding-matbus/how-to-ride

Area Served: Moorhead and Dilworth Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 102 Miles Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/bus-routes-hours

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

City of Maple Grove

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Local Bus Service Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 108 Miles Phone number(763) 494-6005 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

City of Plymouth

City of PlymouthLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 109 Miles Phone number(763) 509-5535 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit

Area Served: City of Plymouth

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Elder and Disability Services Division Address115 6th St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 109 Miles Phone number(218) 335-7290 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/admin/transit.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

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