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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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Central Community Transit (CCT)

Central Community Transit (CCT)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Litchfield Transit Office Address812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355 162 Miles Phone number(320) 693-7794 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Meeker County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit - Northfield Call for Location 169 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: City of Northfield

Becker County Transit

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Local Bus Service Address1771 N Tower Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 177 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

White Earth Nation

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Local Bus Service Transit Station Address36671 Martens Dr, White Earth, MN, 56591 177 Miles Phone number(218) 983-3283 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/divisions/public-works/transit

Area Served: White Earth Nation

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit Office Address55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964 179 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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Local Bus Service Faribault Office Address201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN, 55021 181 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Central Community Transit (CCT) - Willmar Address1320 22nd St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 183 Miles Phone number(320) 214-7433 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Rochester Public Transit

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Local Bus Service Address4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 188 Miles Phone number(507) 328-7433 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/public-transportation

Area Served: Rochester area

Semcac

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Local Bus Service - Rolling Hills Transit and Dial-a-Ride Winona County Office (Semcac) Address420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987 190 Miles Phone number(800) 528-7622 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://rhtbus.com

Area Served: Winona County

Winona Transit Service

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Local Bus Service Address207 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987 190 Miles Phone number(507) 454-6666 Emailmhmohan@ci.winona.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.winonamn.gov/530/Deviated-Route-Service

Area Served: Cities of Winona and Goodview

Productive Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)

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Local Bus Service Transit Alternatives Otter Express Address1225 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 192 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

Semcac

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Local Bus Service - Rolling Hills Transit and Dial-a-Ride Semcac Transportation Address400 Commerce Dr SE, Kasson, MN, 55944 193 Miles Phone number(800) 528-7622 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://rhtbus.com

Area Served: Fillmore, Dodge, Houston, Steele, Winona and Waseca counties

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 194 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Local Bus Service Olivia Transit Office Address612 E Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 196 Miles Phone number(320) 523-3589 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Renville County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Waseca Address1300 State St S, Waseca, MN, 56093 199 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in city of Waseca Dial-a-ride services in Waseca County

Mankato Transit System

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Local Bus Service Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 202 Miles Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

Semcac

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Local Bus Service - Rolling Hills Transit and Dial-a-Ride Stewartville Address120 City Ctr, Civic Center, Stewartville, MN, 55976 202 Miles Phone number(800) 528-7622 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://rhtbus.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Land to Air Express

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Local Bus Service Address50 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001 203 Miles Phone number(888) 736-9190 Emailcustomerservice@landtoair.net Website addresshttps://www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routes/southern-mn-connection

Area Served: Cities in Southern Minnesota

Brown County Human Services

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Local Bus Service New Ulm Hermann Express Address1900 N Franklin St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 204 Miles Phone number(507) 359-2717 Emailtransit@browncountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.newulmmn.gov/553/Hermann-Express-City-Bus-Service

Area Served: New Ulm

La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (MTU)

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Local Bus Service Address2000 Marco Dr, La Crosse, WI, 54601 210 Miles Phone number(608) 789-7350 Website addresshttps://www.cityoflacrosse.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=834

Area Served: La Crosse, French Island, and Onalaska, WI; La Crescent, MN

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