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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, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - 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
  - 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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Financial Assistance

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Elijah's Pantry

Elijah's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

708 5th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 595-0002 Emaillivingwatersag@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ElijahsPantry

Area Served: Lake County and portions of Cook and St. Louis counties

CentraCare

CentraCareLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital Campus

301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 235-4543 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/dental-care

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

City of Wanamingo - Community Center

City of Wanamingo - Community CenterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

401 Main St, Wanamingo, MN, 55983

Phone number(507) 319-4873 Emailcityadministrator@cityofwanamingo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/wanamingolionsclub

Area Served: City of Wanamingo

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance

505 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

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/programs

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

Decker Dwellings

Decker DwellingsLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing

4715 Decker Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811

Phone number(715) 394-6601

Area Served: St. Louis County

Easter Lutheran Church

Easter Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Easter by the Lake

4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122

Phone number(651) 452-3680 Emaileaster@easter.org Website addresshttps://www.easter.org/localpartnerships

Area Served: Dakota County

Cleveland Food Shelf

Cleveland Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

Township Hall Basement, Cleveland, MN, 56017

Phone number(507) 382-3534 Website addresshttps://clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/vertical/sites/%7B581E59BA-AE7A-481A-81E0-862AA9F2D577%7D/uploads/20221006094127495.pdf

Area Served: Cleveland School District

City of Madelia

City of MadeliaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

423 Dill Ave SW, Madelia, MN, 56062

Phone number(507) 642-8853 Emailvolbrechtgk@comcast.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/madeliacommunityfoodshelf

Area Served: City of Madelia

Centenary United Methodist Church

Centenary United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Holy Grounds

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 225-6370 Emailoffice@mankatocentenary.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocentenary.org/holy-grounds

Area Served: Mankato area

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

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