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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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Pay 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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/backpack-buddies

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Welcome Pantry

411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce CountiesLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

1755 Old West Main St, Ste 101, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 388-6309 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaygwp.org/our-programs

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota

United Way of Northeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719

Phone number(218) 254-3329 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/buddy-backpacks

Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

United Way of the Brown County Area

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program

108 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-6512 Emailadmin@unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org/project-lunchbox

Area Served: Brown County

Unity North Church

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Food Shelf

11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/outreach-ministry

Area Served: Anoka County

Uplift North

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program

6412 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 866-2135 Emailinfo@UpliftNorth.org Website addresshttps://www.assistanceleague.org/minneapolis-st-paul/programs/osb-food

Area Served: Hennepin County

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

655 County Road F E, Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

Phone number(651) 246-3638 Emailcrcfletsch@gmail.com Website addresshttps://e-clubhouse.org/sites/vadnaishts/page-8.php

Area Served: City of Vadnais Heights

Valley Food Shelf of Grace Lutheran Church

Valley Food Shelf of Grace Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

110 3rd Ave E, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 766-3950 Emailvalleyfoodada@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Valley-Food-Shelf-Ada-100079317985575

Area Served: Norman County

Valley Outreach

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Food Shelf

1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Washington County

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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