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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Paying 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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Xcel Energy

Xcel EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare AddressPO Box 182, Green Isle, MN, 55338 Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/utility-assistance-1

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Prairie Five Community Action Agency - Main Office Address719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6578 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Big Stone County Office Address125 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 269-6578 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance

Area Served: Big Stone County

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
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Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Rental Housing Assistance
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Transportation
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Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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