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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 536 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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Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address1825 I St NW, Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20006 Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Motivation Education and Training (MET)

Motivation Education and Training (MET)Link: view organization details

Job Training Mankato Office Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600A, Mankato, MN, 56001 Emailmankato@metinc.org Website addresshttps://www.metinc.org/farmworkers-jobs-program

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Open Path Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Office of Ombusdperson for American Indian Families Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) International

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) InternationalLink: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach Address1001 S Main St, Ste 4299, Kalispell, MT, 59901 Emailpcit.international@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.pcit.org/find-a-provider

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address514 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-2115 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters/union-street-place

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address514 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-2115 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/programs

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Welcome Inn Address419 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Theresa House Address423 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line AddressPO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709 Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth Helpline

Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline Parents Anonymous - National Address250 W 1st St, Ste 250, Claremont, CA, 91711 Phone number(855) 427-2736 Emailinfo@parentsanonymous.org Website addresshttps://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

National CMV Foundation

National CMV FoundationLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV Address1646 W Snow Ave, Ste 84, Tampa, FL, 33606 Emailinfo@nationalcmv.org Website addresshttps://www.nationalcmv.org

Area Served: Nationwide

PEAK Parent Center

PEAK Parent CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address917 E Moreno Ave, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 Phone number(719) 531-9400 Emailparentadvisor@peakparent.org Website addresshttps://www.peakparent.org/services

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs

Area Served: Nationwide

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses AddressPO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Minnesota Attorney General's OfficeLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address445 Minnesota St, Ste 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 296-3353 Website addresshttps://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubHiringAnAttorney.pdf

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Indian Child Welfare Programs Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-5638 EmailDHS.ICWA.MIFPA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/indian-child-welfare

Area Served: Statewide

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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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