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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 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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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 Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

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Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/child-foster-care-health

Area Served: Douglas County

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Statewide

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 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

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Statewide

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Freeborn 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 Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services/social_services/child_foster_care

Area Served: Goodhue 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 Phone number(612) 348-5437 Emailfostercare@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care-adoption

Area Served: Hennepin 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 Phone number(507) 725-5811 x1308 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=FDC4D535-4200-4E40-99B4-88424B27E1A7

Area Served: Hubbard 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 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Martin 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 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Faribault County

Isanti County Family Services

Isanti County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1700 E Rum River Dr S, Ste A, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-1711 Website addresshttps://www.co.isanti.mn.us/247/Child-Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Isanti County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttp://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailchristine.dillon@co.kanabec.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/child_care_licensing.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/children_services/family_child_care_licensing.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailkjohnson@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/licensing.php

Area Served: Kittson County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-7000 Website addresshttps://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/161/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Lac qui Parle County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address930 1st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 598-7594 Emailfamilyservices@co.lac-qui-parle.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lqpco.com/184/Family-Services

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Lake County Health and Human Services - Two Harbors Address616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8400 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

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