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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 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 500 Results

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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Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals Phone number(855) 431-6468 Website addresshttps://www.mnpsychconsult.com

Area Served: Statewide

Rice Area Food Shelf

Rice Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address30 Main St E, Old Village Hall, Rice, MN, 56367 Phone number(320) 393-2915 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/RiceAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Rice area, Royalton, Gilman, and St. Stephen

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/heatshare

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Eastside 2 Address358 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Benton County

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Reach-Up - St. Cloud (Hwy 10) Address350 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: St. Cloud area

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Reach-Up - St. Cloud (Hwy 10) Address350 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/early-head-start

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Eastside 1 Address1250 Johnson Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Benton County

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Eastside 1 Address1250 Johnson Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/early-head-start

Area Served: Benton County

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailhelpmegrow@bentonstearns.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/academics

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

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

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3794 Emailjulie.thom@isd748.org Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/academics

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

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

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3701 Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/community-ed/family

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3701 Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/orelc/early-childhood

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3794 Emailjulie.thom@isd748.org Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/orelc/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3701 Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Princeton Public School District

Princeton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371 Phone number(763) 389-2422 Website addresshttps://ce.isd477.org/ec

Area Served: Princeton 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
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- 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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