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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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
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  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - Connect with Other Parents
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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  - 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
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Rochester Address903 Center St W, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55902 0 Miles Phone number(507) 512-1015 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: SE Minnesota

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Child & Family Services Address2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55904 2 Miles Phone number(507) 328-9390 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/child-youth/child-foster-care

Area Served: Olmsted County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 14 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Dodge County

Fillmore County Department of Social Services

Fillmore County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address902 Houston St NW, Ste 1, Preston, MN, 55965 30 Miles Phone number(507) 765-2175 Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services/social_services/foster_care_licensing.php

Area Served: Fillmore County

Wabasha County Department of Social Services

Wabasha County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Wabasha County Services Building Address411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 33 Miles Phone number(651) 565-3351 Emailsocialservices@co.wabasha.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Wabasha County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 34 Miles Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/268/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Mower County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 38 Miles Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services/social_services/child_foster_care

Area Served: Goodhue County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 38 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Steele County

Winona County Department of Human Services

Winona County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Winona County Office Building Address202 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987 41 Miles Phone number(507) 457-6500 Emaildhs@winonacounty.gov Website addresshttp://www.winonacounty.gov/422/Becoming-a-Foster-Parent

Area Served: Winona County

Rice County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 43 Miles Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/345/Child-foster-care

Area Served: Rice County

Freeborn County Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 50 Miles Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/437/Child-CareFoster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Freeborn County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 51 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Waseca County

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921 55 Miles Phone number(507) 725-5811 x1308 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Dakota County Western Service Center Address14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 61 Miles Phone number(952) 891-7400 Emailfostercare@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FosterCare/Child/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Le Sueur County Department of Human Services

Le Sueur County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 67 Miles Phone number(507) 357-8288 Website addresshttps://www.lesueurcounty.gov/221/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 71 Miles Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 71 Miles Phone number(651) 266-5437 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/support-families/foster-care

Area Served: Ramsey County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 72 Miles Phone number(651) 430-8307 Website addresshttp://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/792/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Washington County

Families Rising MN

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Information and Support - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parenting Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 74 Miles Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource-library/parent-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Support Group - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 74 Miles Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn

Area Served: Statewide

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