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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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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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ThinkSelf

ThinkSelfLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

UCare

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Dental Clinic Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(866) 451-1555 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/benefits-perks/dental-benefits/mobile-dental-clinic

Area Served: Statewide for non-Medicare private plans, health programs, and other services Minnesota eligible Medicare plans serve specific counties

The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Asylum Project Address330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 341-9845 Emailhrights@advrights.org Website addresshttps://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help

Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

VSP Vision

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

Xcel Energy

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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

Wayside Women's Treatment Center

Wayside Women's Treatment CenterLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Wayside Family Treatment Center Call for Location Phone number(651) 242-5540 Emailintake@waysiderc.org Website addresshttps://www.waysiderecovery.org/services/#4

Area Served: Statewide

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

Wellness in the Woods

Wellness in the WoodsLink: view organization details

Helpline Address783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446 Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

ZipMilk

ZipMilkLink: view organization details

Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: 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
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
- 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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