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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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- 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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- 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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Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 884-0330 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota/violence-survivor

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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Counseling Services - Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors Address1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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Domestic Violence Support Services Minneapolis Office Address2249 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding areas

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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Counseling Services - Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors Minneapolis Office Address2249 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding areas

Community Helping Hand

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Food Shelf Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/food-shelf.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Community Helping Hand

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Holiday Program Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

CommonBond Communities

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Subsidized Housing for Families Galway Place Address11200 Osage St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(855) 736-8223 Website addresshttps://commonbond.org/advantage-services

Area Served: Anoka County

Emphasis Doula and Breathwork

Emphasis Doula and BreathworkLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55417 Emailrachel@emphasismn.com Website addresshttps://www.emphasismn.com

Area Served: Communities in a 30 mile radius of Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/early-years-birth-5

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793

Area Served: Minnesota

Contemporary Transportation LLC

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Transportation Address6636 Cedar Ave S, Ste 160, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 332-2888 Emailoffice@contemporarytransportation.net Website addresshttps://www.contemporarytransportation.net

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)Link: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressSan Francisco, CA, 94112 Website addresshttps://childtrauma.ucsf.edu/cpp-provider-roster

Area Served: Statewide

Centennial Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6101 Emailcsendle@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecfe

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6041 Emailrzamora@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecse

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Centennial Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6123 Emailhmgreferrals@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecse

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Centennial Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6120 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/preschool

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Centennial Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6010 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6111 Emailkmarquard@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6000 Website addresshttps://www.isd12.org

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

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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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