Resource portal for expecting and parenting families with young children, and those working with them.

Language

Home
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
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - 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
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - 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
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - 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

Keyword Search

About
Training
Login
We want to hear from you!

Minnesota Food HelpLine

Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

;

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/programs-and-services

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Blaine

1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 130, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 755-6873 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Anoka County

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://www.rescuenowservices.org/our-program/the-lords-kitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rice Area Food Shelf

Rice Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

30 Main St E, Old Village Hall, Rice, MN, 56367

Phone number(320) 393-2915 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/RiceAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Rice area, Royalton, Gilman, and St. Stephen

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - BackPack Program

421 5th St, Hawley, MN, 56549

Phone number(218) 483-3145 Website addresshttps://caplp.org/healthwellness.html

Area Served: Becker, Clay, and Norman counties

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Semcac Administrative Office

204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971

Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Sherman Associates

Sherman AssociatesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Central Avenue Lofts

920 24th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 800-8387 Website addresshttps://www.sherman-associates.com/apartments

Area Served: Hennepin County

Quin Community Health

Quin Community HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Assembly of God

1106 S Birch Ave, Hallock, MN, 56728

Phone number(218) 653-1210 Emailquinchs@wiktel.com Website addresshttps://quinchs.com/wic

Area Served: Kittson County

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

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716

Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.polkcountymn.gov/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk 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.

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel

Download Favorites List

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

SortBy

TextSize

Cancel