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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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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Anywhere Transport

Anywhere TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6113 Maple Valley Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 232-3322

Area Served: No limit to transportation distance

Blue Button Transport LLC

Blue Button Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Blue Button Transport - Bank Address14166 Bank St, Ste 1, Becker, MN, 55308 Phone number(612) 466-3785 Emailinfo@bluebuttontransport.com Website addresshttps://bluebuttontransport.com

Area Served: Benton, Becker, Clearwater, Chippewa, Sherburne, Wadena, and Wright counties

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Camp Odayin

Camp OdayinLink: view organization details

Support Group - Children with Heart Disease Address3503 Highpoint Dr N, Ste 250, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 351-9185 Emailinfo@campodayin.org Website addresshttps://campodayin.org/about

Area Served: Serves families in MN, WI, IL and IA

Anu Family Services and Parenting Mojo

Anu Family Services and Parenting MojoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for the Challenging Child Call for Location Phone number(877) 287-2441 Emailinfo@anufs.org Website addresshttps://www.anufs.org/our-services/parent-coaching

Area Served: Nationwide

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

Advocacy Bridge to Benefits Address555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2

Area Served: Statewide

CareerForce Detroit Lakes

CareerForce Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address803 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 846-7377 Emailcareerforce.detroitlakes@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Becker County

CareerForce Detroit Lakes

CareerForce Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Job Training Address803 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 846-7377 Emailcareerforce.detroitlakes@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Becker County

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester Address4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls Address3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

Becker County Food Pantry

Becker County Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address610 Terry St, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 846-0142 Emailbcfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064645453724

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

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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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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