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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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Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008 0 Miles Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Shelter The Refuge Network - Cambridge Address1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008 1 Mile Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/emergency-domestic-violence-shelter

Area Served: Isanti County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 21 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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Emergency Shelter Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 21 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

HOPE 4 Youth

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Transitional Housing Address2665 4th Ave, Ste 40, Anoka, MN, 55303 26 Miles Phone number(763) 323-2066 Emailinfo@hope4youthmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/hope4youthmn

Area Served: The North Metro suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 28 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 28 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Promise in Anoka County

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Emergency Shelter Address363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 29 Miles Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Shelter

Area Served: Anoka County

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues Address7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 33 Miles Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Women's Center Inc.

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Transitional Housing - Women Address6418 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 2, Crystal, MN, 55428 35 Miles Phone number(763) 533-8642 Emailinfo@metrowomenscenter.org Website addresshttps://metrowomenscenter.org/amazing-grace-home

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Dwelling Place

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Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Call for Location 35 Miles Phone number(651) 776-4805 Emailhousing@tdpmn.org Website addresshttp://www.tdpmn.org/program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Solid Ground

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Transitional Housing Solid Ground - East Metro Place Address3521 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 37 Miles Phone number(651) 773-8401 Emailinfo@solidgroundmn.org Website addresshttps://www.solidgroundmn.org/housing-and-supportive-services/our-programs-and-outcomes

Area Served: Ramsey and Washington counties

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

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Emergency Shelter Address900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 37 Miles Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://saintandrews.org/community-resource-center

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

YMCA of the North

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Transitional Housing - Youth YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location 38 Miles Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Avivo

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Emergency Shelter Avivo Village Address1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 39 Miles Phone number(612) 752-8000 Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

Missions, Inc. Programs

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Domestic Violence Shelter - Home Free Mission Lodge and Retterath Center Call for Location 39 Miles Phone number(763) 559-4945 Website addresshttps://www.missionsinc.org/our-services/domestic-violence-services/#home-free-shelter

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Rescue Now Services

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Domestic Violence Shelter Address697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 39 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://www.rescuenowservices.org/our-program

Area Served: Hennepin County

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)

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Domestic Violence Shelter Asian Women United of Minnesota Call for Location 40 Miles Phone number(612) 724-8823 Emailawum@awum.org Website addresshttps://www.awum.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues Address1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 40 Miles Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

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Emergency Shelter Higher Ground - Minneapolis Address165 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 40 Miles Phone number(612) 204-8552 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding communities

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