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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
  - Pay 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
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, young parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
    - Child Foster Care Licensing
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
    - Kinship Navigators
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen and Young Parents
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
  - Families Experiencing Incarceration
  - Military Families
    - Military OneSource – Parent Support and Resources
    - Military OneSource – Connect Now
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 Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Views on 7th

XXX 7th Ave SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Morrison County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Eden Place Apartments

150 Hutcheson Ave, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Meeker County

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/get-help/food

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Clothing

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/get-help/other-support

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/get-help/other-support

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/get-help

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Excelsior United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Phone number(952) 474-5471 Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Excelsior United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Phone number(952) 474-5471 Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Essence Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Oak Ridge Manor

20 9th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 256-3630 Emailoakridgemanor@meltel.net Website addresshttps://www.essenceproperties.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Essence Property Management

Essence Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Vista View Townhomes

1811 Vista View Dr, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 931-2800 Emailvistaviewtownhomes@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.essenceproperties.com

Area Served: Nicollet County

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