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- 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
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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.
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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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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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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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Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

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

Benton County Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Benton County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/352/Mental-Health-Chemical-Dependency-Servic

Area Served: Benton County

Camp Odayin

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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

Breakthrough Therapy Center LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Breakthrough Therapy Center LLC - St. Cloud Address340 US 10 NW, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 249-1944 Emailinfo@btcentermn.com Website addresshttps://btcentermn.com

Area Served: Benton County

Breakthrough Therapy Center LLC

Breakthrough Therapy Center LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Breakthrough Therapy Center LLC - St. Cloud Address340 US 10 NW, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 249-1944 Emailinfo@btcentermn.com Website addresshttps://btcentermn.com

Area Served: Benton County

Adapthealth

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CPAP Store Address2157 Troop Dr, Ste 100, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 203-7219 Emailwebinquiry@adapthealth.com Website addresshttps://www.adapthealth.com/products-services

Area Served: Sartell area

Brutger Equities, Inc

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Subsidized Housing for Families Benton Heights Townhomes Address1200 - 1231 1st Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 259-2837 EmailRant@brutgerequities.com Website addresshttps://brutgerequities.com/properties/residential-properties

Area Served: Benton County

Brutger Equities, Inc

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Benton Heights Townhomes Address1200 - 1231 1st Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 230-2187 EmailRant@brutgerequities.com Website addresshttps://brutgerequities.com/properties/residential-properties

Area Served: Benton County

Brutger Equities, Inc

Brutger Equities, IncLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Russell Arms Apartments Address315 Division St, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 230-2187 EmailRant@brutgerequities.com Website addresshttps://brutgerequities.com/properties/residential-properties

Area Served: Benton County

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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