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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
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  - 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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Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.

Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - Leech Lake Address411 1st St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(800) 422-1335 Emailinfo@alslegal.org Website addresshttps://alslegal.org/practice-areas

Area Served: Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth reservations

Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.

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Legal Assistance Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - White Earth Address35500 Eagleview Rd, White Earth Judicial Complex, White Earth, MN, 56591 Phone number(800) 422-1335 Emailinfo@alslegal.org Website addresshttps://alslegal.org/practice-areas

Area Served: White Earth Reservation

Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.

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Legal Assistance Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - Red Lake AddressHighway 1 W, Red Lake, MN, 56671 Phone number(800) 422-1335 Emailinfo@alslegal.org Website addresshttps://alslegal.org/practice-areas

Area Served: Red Lake Reservation

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

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Food Shelf Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Crookston area

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/services

Area Served: Crookston area

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

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Emergency Shelter Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/services

Area Served: Crookston area

Alluma

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Emergency Shelter Alluma - Crookston Address603 Bruce St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-3940 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/services/homeless-intervention-program

Area Served: Kittson, Marshall, Mahnomen, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties ARMHS available in Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties

Alluma

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Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Northwestern Apartments Call for Location Phone number(218) 281-5256 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/service-types/housing-support-services

Area Served: Polk County

Care N Share of Emily

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address40141 State Highway 6, Emily Wesleyan Church, Emily, MN, 56447 Phone number(218) 763-2677 Emailcarenshare@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093431154456

Area Served: Emily, Crosby, Merrifield, Crosslake, Fifty Lakes, Outing, Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Palisade

Benton County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/358/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Benton County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.benton.mn.us/323/Public-Health

Area Served: Benton County

ABC Parenting Institute

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Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressNewark, DE, 19702 Emailinfo@abcparenting.org Website addresshttps://www.abcparenting.org/minnesota-parent-coaches

Area Served: Statewide

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Resource Connection Services (RCS) Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/resource-connection-services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

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Emergency Shelter The Bridge on 7th Address1926 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 825-7682 Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/overnight-shelter

Area Served: City of Brainerd

Cannon Falls Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address511 Belle St W, Door 5, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 819-0236 Emailcannonfallsfoodshelf70@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566415072025

Area Served: Goodhue County

Alo Apartments

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address204 1st Ave NW, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(612) 286-6740 Website addresshttps://www.aloapts.com

Area Served: Wright County

4 Point O Medical Transportation SE

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Transportation Address13050 Stewart Ave, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368 Phone number(952) 467-2548

Area Served: Blue Earth, Carver, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Aslan Clinic

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Clinic Address1400 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 297-6800 Emailinfo@aslanclinic.com Website addresshttps://aslanclinic.com

Area Served: City of St. Cloud

Callie Bassett

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Doula Support AddressCarlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 451-0705 Emailcalliehalverson@gmail.com

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Fond Du Lac Reservation, Pine, St. Louis

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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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
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- 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
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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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