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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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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Valley Outreach

Valley OutreachLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services

Area Served: Washington County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare St. Paul Citadel Worship and Service Center Address401 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 224-4316 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 425-0517 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center Address1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Minneapolis Parkview Worship and Service Center Address2024 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 522-4871 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago, and Washington counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Woodbury Address7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 739-6288 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Washington and Chisago counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Big Lake Address115 Henry Rd, Crossing at Big Lake Station Unit A, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(612) 223-6911 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Sherburne County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Blaine Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 130, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 755-6873 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Anoka County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 721-1513 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center Address2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 789-2858 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Duluth Address5209 Ramsey St, Duluth, MN, 55807 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

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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, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/heatshare

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/utility-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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