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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
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    - 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
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  - 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
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  - 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
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  - 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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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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Faith Pantry

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Food Shelf Faith Community Lutheran Church

12266 255th Ave NW, Zimmerman, MN, 55398

Phone number(763) 772-5288 Emailfaithclc@sherbtel.net Website addresshttps://faithclc.com/Faith-Pantry

Area Served: Zimmerman and all surrounding areas

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Salem Lutheran Church

90 Riverside Dr SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Crossroads Church - Forest Lake

17445 Notre Dame St NE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding communities

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1100 County Road 75, Lions Community Building, Clearwater, MN, 55320

Phone number(320) 558-2954 EmailCCLFS2954@aol.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterClearLakeFoodShelf

Area Served: Clearwater and Clear Lake communities

Big Lake Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN, 55309

Phone number(763) 263-2432 Emaildirector@blcfs.org Website addresshttps://blcfs.org

Area Served: Big Lake community and surrounding area

Becker Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Becker Food Shelf

12060 Sherburne Ave, City Hall, Becker, MN, 55308

Phone number(763) 275-0171 Website addresshttps://www.ci.becker.mn.us/205/Food-Shelf

Area Served: Becker School District

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus

157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 229-4560 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/food-services

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

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Food Shelf

400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

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Food Shelf

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/kids-weekend-caer-package-school-supplies

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

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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