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- 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
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  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
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- 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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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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The Twin Cities Men's Center

The Twin Cities Men's CenterLink: view organization details

Support Group Address3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-support-groups-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Twin Cities Men's Center

The Twin Cities Men's CenterLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Family Law Clinic Address3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-family-law-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tandem

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address4105 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 823-0301 Emailkimberly@wearetandem.org Website addresshttps://www.wearetandem.org/material-needs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tandem

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Parenting Support Address4105 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 823-0301 Emailkimberly@wearetandem.org Website addresshttps://www.wearetandem.org/material-needs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Therapy Dynamics

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Autism Assessment Address1603 Pebble Creek Dr, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 406-4496 Emailkristen@therapydynamics.com Website addresshttps://therapydynamics.com

Area Served: Provides online assessments statewide

ThinkSelf

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Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

The Aliveness Project

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Holiday Program Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailmemberservices@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org/2023-holiday-fest

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

The Aliveness Project

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Transitional Housing Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org/housing-support

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

The Aliveness Project

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Food Shelf Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine Clinics

University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Broadway Clinic Address2426 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-8200 Website addresshttps://mphysicians.org/clinic-locator

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

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Mental Health Clinic South Minneapolis Address1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 728-2061 Emailcentralintake@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/mental-health-therapies/outpatient-mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

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Transitional Housing South Minneapolis Address1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 728-2061 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/anti-sex-trafficking

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) South Minneapolis Address1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(619) 729-0340 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

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Parenting Support South Minneapolis Address1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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

Twin Cities RISE!

Twin Cities RISE!Link: view organization details

Job Training Address1301 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 338-0295 Emailadmissions@twincitiesrise.org Website addresshttps://twincitiesrise.org/career-training

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Mary's Health Clinics

St. Mary's Health ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Call for Location Phone number(651) 287-7777 Emailinfo@stmarysclinics.org Website addresshttps://www.stmaryshealthclinics.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

UZURV

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 473-4115 Website addresshttps://uzurv.com/metro-mobility-ride

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Unity Special Service

Unity Special ServiceLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3435 Washington Dr, Ste 207, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 340-5566

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth and Rochester.

Twin Cities Marriage and Family Therapy

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Counseling Services Address9531 W 78th St, Ste 145, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 209-7180 Website addresshttps://twincitiesmft.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro 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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