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- 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.
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Financial Assistance 509 Results

There are several options below to learn about a variety of financial assistance programs available to families in MN, including eligibility screening and application access.

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Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and ReadLink: view organization details

Find a Clinic offering Free Books and Reading Information Address02111 0 Miles Website addresshttps://reachoutandread.org/find-a-site

Area Served: Program sites are located throughout the State of Minnesota

Maangaar Global

Maangaar GlobalLink: view organization details

Support Group 0 Miles Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Family Voices of Minnesota

Family Voices of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Children with Special Health Needs or Disabilities Call for Location 34 Miles Phone number(612) 440-1609 EmailConnected@familyvoicesmn.org Website addresshttp://familyvoicesofminnesota.org/about-us/get-connected

Area Served: Statewide

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1020 County Road F W, St. Paul, MN, 55126 34 Miles Phone number(800) 426-4224 Website addresshttps://www.hillrom.com/ARI

Area Served: National

BrightWorks

BrightWorksLink: view organization details

Psychological Assessments for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafblind Students GM Launch PAD Call for Location 35 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://brightworksmn.org

Area Served: Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area)

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 35 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 35 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 35 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location 36 Miles Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112 36 Miles Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

Hunger Solutions MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - Minnesota Food HelpLine Address8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 36 Miles Phone number(888) 711-1151 Emailinfo@hungersolutions.org Website addresshttps://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

AbleNet, Inc.

AbleNet, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address2625 Patton Rd, Roseville, MN, 55113 37 Miles Phone number(800) 322-0956 Emailfundingservices@ablenetinc.com Website addresshttps://www.ablenetinc.com

Area Served: International

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 37 Miles Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 37 Miles Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 37 Miles Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Parenting Support Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 37 Miles Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Help Me Grow

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Help Me Grow Help Me Grow - Statewide Referral System Address1500 Highway 36 W, Roseville, MN, 55113 38 Miles Phone number(866) 693-4769 Emailhelpmegrow@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Fast-Tracker

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Information and Support - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Call for Location 38 Miles Phone number(651) 426-6347 Website addresshttps://fasttrackermn.org/health-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Children's Alliance

Minnesota Children's AllianceLink: view organization details

Find a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Address1611 County Road B W, Ste 215, Roseville, MN, 55113 38 Miles Phone number(612) 615-4605 Emailinfo@minnesotachildrensalliance.org Website addresshttps://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/centers

Area Served: Statewide

HousingLink

HousingLinkLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Address1400 Van Buren St NE, Ste 215, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 38 Miles Phone number(612) 522-2500 Emailinfo@housinglink.org Website addresshttps://www.housinglink.org/Home

Area Served: All services: Twin Cities Metro area Some services: Statewide

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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
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)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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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