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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
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  - 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 534 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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Boys Town National Hotline

Boys Town National HotlineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number(800) 448-3000 Emailhotline@boystown.org Website addresshttps://www.boystown.org/child-family-services/crisis

Area Served: Nationwide

American Camp Association (ACA)

American Camp Association (ACA)Link: view organization details

Find a Camp Address5000 State Road 67 N, Martinsville, IN, 46151 Phone number(800) 428-2267 Website addresshttps://find.acacamps.org

Area Served: Nationwide

AbleNet, Inc.

AbleNet, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address2625 Patton Rd, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(800) 322-0956 Emailfundingservices@ablenetinc.com Website addresshttps://www.ablenetinc.com

Area Served: International

Ability Online Support Network

Ability Online Support NetworkLink: view organization details

Support Group - Youth With Disabilities Phone number(866) 650-6207 Emailinformation@abilityonline.org Website addresshttps://newabilityonline.org/about-the-program

Area Served: International

Bonnie-Lyn II, Inc.

Bonnie-Lyn II, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Address40 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-5801

Area Served: Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan counties

BrightWorks

BrightWorksLink: view organization details

Psychological Assessments for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafblind Students GM Launch PAD Call for Location Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://brightworksmn.org

Area Served: Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area)

Careington International - Essential Smile Plan

Careington International - Essential Smile PlanLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address7400 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034 Phone number(877) 677-8893 Website addresshttps://essentialsmileplan.com

Area Served: Statewide

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryLink: view organization details

Find a Youth Psychiatrist Address3615 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016 Phone number(202) 966-7300 Website addresshttps://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx

Area Served: National

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://www.ausm.org

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information AddressPO Box 14720, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(651) 645-4097 Emailsupport@aclu-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aclu-mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Amilla Care Transport

Amilla Care TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation Address18624 US 14, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 887-5195 Emaildrive@amillacaretransportllc.com Website addresshttps://amillacaretransportllc.com

Area Served: Primarily serves the New Ulm area

CareerForce Mankato

CareerForce MankatoLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600A, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-2622 Emailcareerforce.mankato@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Blue Earth County

CareerForce Mankato

CareerForce MankatoLink: view organization details

Job Training Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600A, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-2622 Emailcareerforce.mankato@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Blue Earth County

C. W. Transportation Services

C. W. Transportation ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation C. W. Transportation Services - Byron Office AddressByron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 315-4440 Emailcwts@cwtransportationservices.com Website addresshttps://cwtransportationservices.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue,Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, and Winona counties

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4163 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/526/First-Steps

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4319 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/263/Public-Health

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4202 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/525/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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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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