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- 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.
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 463 Results

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.).

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STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address50 Sherburne Ave, Ste G10, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

UCare

UCareLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(866) 451-1555 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/benefits-perks/dental-benefits/mobile-dental-clinic

Area Served: Statewide for non-Medicare private plans, health programs, and other services Minnesota eligible Medicare plans serve specific counties

The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Asylum Project Address330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 341-9845 Emailhrights@advrights.org Website addresshttps://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help

Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

Tri-Community Food Shelf

Tri-Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5597 Highway 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726 Phone number(218) 426-4067 Emailgrdonalds@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TriCommunityFoodShelf

Area Served: Communities of Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright

VSP Vision

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/programs-projects

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Grand Rapids Office Address9 Willow Ln, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org/service/victim-support

Area Served: Aitkin and Itasca counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Grand Rapids Office Address9 Willow Ln, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin and Itasca counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Aitkin Office Address312 Minnesota Ave N, Ste 2009, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-6226 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org/service/victim-support

Area Served: Aitkin County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Aitkin Office Address312 Minnesota Ave N, Ste 2009, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin County

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Star of the North - Twin Ports Call for Location Phone number(218) 340-1645 Emailtogetherforlifenorthland@gmail.com Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Pregnant Women or Mothers Experiencing Housing Instability Star of the North - Twin Ports Call for Location Phone number(218) 340-1645 Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

Star of the North Maternity Home

Star of the North Maternity HomeLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Star of the North - Iron Range AddressHibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 206-1381 Website addresshttps://starofthenorthmaternityhome.org

Area Served: Serving the Iron Range area

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
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)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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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