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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
    - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com

Area Served: City of Waseca

Salvation Army - Fairmont

Salvation Army - FairmontLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Martin County

Salvation Army - Mankato

Salvation Army - MankatoLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Worship and Service Center Address700 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-7840 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/mankato/utility-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County and greater Mankato area

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emaileap@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/energy-assistance-eap-2

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/330/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sibley County

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

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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

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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

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

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

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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

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Basic Needs

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
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- 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
- MN 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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