Car Seat Distribution

Car Seat Distributions at the Sherburne County Government Center. If eligible, residents of Sherburne County can receive a car seat for a $20 suggested donation. Call to find out income guidelines (Residents of Sherburne enrolled in WIC or medical assistance program are eligible, Non-Resident Children with a Minnesota PMAP (Blue Plus, HealthPartners, UCare medical assistance programs are eligible). Call to receive more information or register, 763-765-4111 or 1-800-433-5239. 

First Steps Central MN Personal Nurses

Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright County have a team of Personal Nurses who connect with families that are pregnant or recently had a baby. Our Nurses offer support and information to be the best parent you can be, have a safe, loving home for you and your baby, connect to resources in your community to get things needed for your baby, and find ways to continue your education and develop job skills. The program is at no cost to you. Call 763-276-0441 or visit www.firststepscentralmn.org for more information.

Immunization Tuesdays

Sherburne County Public Health is offering free or low-cost immunizations for children 18 years of age or younger and uninsured or underinsured adults 19 years and older in Minnesota who meet eligibility guidelines on Tuesdays. Call for an appointment or more information, 763-765-4000 or 1-800-433-5239.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children): is for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, recently had a baby, infants and children to their 5th birthday. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals to health services/community resources. The service is free, and you or your children may be eligible. For more information, please call 763-765-4116 or 1-800-433-5239. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in the administration of its programs. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

*Drop-in Childcare

Need someone to watch your children while you renew your driver’s license, attend a court hearing, apply for a passport, or conduct other business at the Sherburne County Government Center? Free childcare is now available for children ages 6 weeks -12 years. 2.5-hour time limit. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 9am – 3:30pm and Friday 9am – noon. Parent/caregiver will be provided with a pager and must remain on premises. Guidelines and capacity limits apply. 

Community Outreach

HHS staff will be out in the community to answer questions about public assistance programs and assist Sherburne County residents in applying for, or maintaining, benefits.  Come see us if you need help with Food, Child Care, Medical Assistance, Housing, Utility Disconnects, Evictions, Mental Health, Disability, Aging, and/or Parenting.  Walk ins welcome!

• In St. Cloud    

  Sherburne County Health & Human Services staff will be in St. Cloud at the Salvation Army on the    
                         2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 9:30-3pm, look for the Sherburne County Wellness Bus.

• Sherburne County Health & Human Services staff will be in St. Cloud at Central Minnesota 

                      Empowerment Organization (CMCEO) on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10am – 5pm. 

• Cash Wise East the 3rd Thursday of the month starting 5/18/23 from 9-3:30pm, look for the 

                      Sherburne County Wellness Bus.  

• In Big Lake  

                      Sherburne County Health & Human Services staff will in Big Lake at City Hall on the 3rd 

                     Wednesday of every month from 9:30-3pm. 

• In Zimmerman 

  Sherburne County Health & Human Services staff will be in Zimmerman at the Zimmerman 

  Event Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:30-3pm. 

Dental Services 

Available to persons on medical assistance of all ages

• Children’s Dental Services at Promise Neighborhood (1114 9th Ave SE St. Cloud, MN 56304)

  First Monday of the Month, 9am-4pm.  Call 612-746-1530 for an appointment.

• Children’s Dental Services at Zimmerman Event Center (26140 136th St Zimmerman, MN 55398)

  Third Tuesday of the Month, 9am-4:30pm.  Call 612-746-1530 for an appointment.

• Children’s Dental Services at Open Doors for Youth (554 3rd St NW Suite 201 Elk River, 

  MN 55330)

  Second Thursday of the Month, 9am-4pm.  Call 612-746-1530 for an appointment.

• Community Dental Care Buffalo (3650 Braddock Ave NE Suite 200 Buffalo, MN 55313)

  Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4pm, Friday 7:30am-2pm.  Call 763-270-6900 for an appointment.