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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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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.

Food Shelves and Food Distribution

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Dietary Needs and Preferences
- 2 Dietary Law - Halal
- 1 Dietary Law - Kosher
New Parent/Baby Supplies
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Community Emergency Service (CES)

Community Emergency Service (CES)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

1900 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1125 Emailinfo@cesmn.org Website addresshttps://cesmn.org/visit-the-food-shelf

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area with a focus on South Minneapolis

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Northwest Family Service Center

7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://ceap.org/what-we-do/food-assistance.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6343 Emailsrivera@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Joyce Uptown Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 825-4431 Emailinfo@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Minneapolis

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 821-2308 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

PRISM

PRISMLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

Phone number(763) 529-1350 Website addresshttps://prismmpls.org/program-overview/marketplace-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(952) 888-9616 Emailinfo@veap.org Website addresshttps://veap.org/get-help/visit-the-food-pantry

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis with zip codes 55410, 55419, 55417

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

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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