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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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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 74 Miles Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 74 Miles Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 74 Miles Phone number(952) 445-7751 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/213/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Scott County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Minneapolis (Park) Address2400 Park Ave, Center for Changing Lives, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 75 Miles Phone number(612) 751-9395 Emailbrianna.roskam@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 75 Miles Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services

Area Served: Statewide

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 76 Miles Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/905/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Carver County Health and Human Services

Carver County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 76 Miles Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/child-family/child-foster-care

Area Served: Carver County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Health Services Building Address525 Portland Ave, MC L963, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 76 Miles Phone number(612) 348-5437 Emailfostercare@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care-adoption

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd) Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 76 Miles Phone number(507) 225-0590 Emailcandy.picka@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 76 Miles Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/234/Child-Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 78 Miles Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/234/Child-Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Nicollet County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 84 Miles Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Faribault County

Anoka County Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Anoka County Government Center Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 500, Anoka, MN, 55303 93 Miles Phone number(763) 324-1230 Emailchildfostercare@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/3204/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Anoka County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 94 Miles Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/335/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Sibley County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012 97 Miles Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/394/Child-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Chisago County

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 97 Miles Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod County

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 100 Miles Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 101 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Martin County

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330 105 Miles Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/529/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Sherburne County

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 106 Miles Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

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