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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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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 Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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- 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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Mni Sota Fund

Mni Sota FundLink: view organization details

American Indian Financial Education Program Address1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 225-0480 Emailinfo@mnisotafund.org Website addresshttps://mnisotafund.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

MyFreeTaxes

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Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health Wellness

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health WellnessLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address14031 Burnhaven Dr, Ste 106, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 955-4110 Emailinfo@nexusofhope.com Website addresshttps://nexusofhope.com

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Pay it Forward Fund

Pay it Forward FundLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address490 S Maple St, Ste 110, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 777-5100 Emailpayitforward@ridgeviewmedical.org Website addresshttps://www.payitforwardfund.net

Area Served: Patients at Buffalo, CentraCare St. Cloud, Glencoe, HCMC, M Health Fairview - Burnsville, M Health Fairview - Edina, M Health Fairview - Maple Grove, M Health Fairview - Maplewood, M Health Fairview - U of M, M Health Fairview - Woodbury, M Healht Fairview - Wyoming, Mercy, Methodist - St. Louis Park, Monticello, North Memorial, North Memorial - Maple Grove, Northland, Ridgeview, Sibley, and Unity

Omni Mental Health

Omni Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Omni Mental Health - St. Paul Address245 Ruth St N, Ste 101, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 955-4633 Emailinfo@omnimentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.omnimentalhealth.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Omni Mental Health

Omni Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Omni Mental Health - Blaine Address9298 Central Ave NE, Ste 306, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(651) 955-4633 Emailinfo@omnimentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.omnimentalhealth.com

Area Served: Anoka and Ramsey counties

Parenting with Purpose

Parenting with PurposeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Incarcerated Individuals Address7111 W Broadway Ave, Ste 206, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 503-2892 Emaillori@parentingwithpurpose.org Website addresshttps://www.parentingwithpurpose.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

PACT Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address7250 E Ramsey Pkwy NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 712-4200 Website addresshttps://pact.charter.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Anoka County

PACT Charter School

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Kindergarten Charter School Address7250 E Ramsey Pkwy NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 712-4200 Website addresshttps://pact.charter.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Anoka County

Park Dental - Silver Lake

Park Dental - Silver LakeLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Forbes Dental Care Address2600 39th Ave NE, Ste 225, St. Anthony, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 781-7475 Website addresshttps://www.parkdental.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness

Minnesota Clinic for Health and WellnessLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address900 Long Lake Rd, Ste 160, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 706-9630 Emailinfo@mnclinicforhealth.com Website addresshttps://mnclinicforhealth.com/mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Noble Parkway Medical Clinic

Noble Parkway Medical ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic Address4808 85th Ave N, Ste 300, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 496-1562 Emailinquiries@nobleparkwaymc.com Website addresshttps://nobleparkwaymc.com/our-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parenting Counts

Parenting CountsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental AssociatesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates - Fridley Address500 Osborne Rd NE, Ste 345, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 786-4260 EmailFridley@mpda-mn.com Website addresshttps://metropediatricdental.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

New Kingdom Healthcare

New Kingdom HealthcareLink: view organization details

Clinic New Kingdome Healthcare - Blaine Address10904 Baltimore St NE, Blaine, MN, 55449 Phone number(952) 999-0333 Emailscheduling@newkingdomhealthcare.com Website addresshttps://newkingdomhealthcare.com

Area Served: Anoka County 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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