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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.
  - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - 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
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - 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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Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service - ImmigrationLawHelp Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.immigrationlawhelp.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Immi Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.immi.org

Area Served: Nationwide

GreatSchools

GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLC

Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLCLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Guardian Pharmacy Address940 Industrial Dr S, Ste 102, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 230-1050 Website addresshttps://guardianpharmacy.com/minnesota

Area Served: Benton County and surrounding area

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Wilson Apartments Address41 3rd Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-0880 Emailmswanson@stcloudhra.com Website addresshttps://stcloudhra.com/subsidized-housing

Area Served: Benton County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Eastwood Apartments Address530 3rd St NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-0880 Emailbgoldenstein@stcloudhra.com Website addresshttps://stcloudhra.com/mr-market-rate-housing-main

Area Served: Benton County

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailhelpmegrow@bentonstearns.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.foley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Foley Public School District

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

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailfoleyhmg@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://www.foley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Foley Public School District

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

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7286 Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/child-care/1/little-falcons-preschool

Area Served: Foley Public School District

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

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7175 Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/child-care/1/little-falcons-preschool

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7286 Emaillsteen@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/courses/category/ecfe/23/early-childhood-family-education-1

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-8582 Emailllegatt@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/apps.isd51.org/foley-ecfe/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7175 Website addresshttps://www.foley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Foley Public School District

FamilyEducation

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Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Families in Transition Services, Inc. (FiTS)

Families in Transition Services, Inc. (FiTS)Link: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Families in Transition Services, Inc. (FiTS) - St. Cloud Address1022 4th St SE, Ste 104, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(218) 742-2326 Emailfitssupervisedcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.familiesintransitionservices.com

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding areas

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailrequest@herofargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Family Service Rochester

Family Service RochesterLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Family Resource Center Address930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-3255 Website addresshttps://familyresourcecentermn.org/Kinship-Care

Area Served: Kinship Caregiver services are provided statewide.

Hoveround

HoveroundLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Power Wheelchairs and Scooters Address6015 31st St E, Ste 201, Bradenton, FL, 34203 Phone number(800) 964-6837 Emailinfo@hoveround.com Website addresshttps://www.hoveround.com/mobility-solutions

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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