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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 533 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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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Mapleton Head Start Address104 Main St E, Mapleton, MN, 56065 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Washington Learning Center Address910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Brown County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Mankato Head Start Center - Hubbell Address820 Hubbell Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Mankato Head Start Center - Hubbell Address820 Hubbell Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

MyFreeTaxes

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Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Northway Academy

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Northway Academy - Mankato Address1700 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 720-0920 Website addresshttps://www.remminnesota.com/who-we-serve/autism-spectrum-disorders-services/northway-academy

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Northway Academy

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Autism Therapy Northway Academy - Mankato Address1700 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 720-0920 Website addresshttps://www.remminnesota.com/who-we-serve/autism-spectrum-disorders-services/northway-academy

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Parenting Counts

Parenting CountsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Address701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Link: view organization details

Helpline Address4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Options for Women - Mankato

Options for Women - MankatoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Foundations of Fatherhood Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 11, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 508-0817 Website addresshttps://www.optionsmankato.org/support-services/foundations-of-fatherhood-classes

Area Served: City of Mankato

Minnesota Management and Budget

Minnesota Management and BudgetLink: view organization details

MNsure - Health Insurance Exchange Address658 Cedar St, 400 Centennial Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(855) 366-7873 Emailinfo.mmb@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mnsure.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Court System

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Legal Education and Information - Self-Help Center Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 435-6535 Website addresshttp://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Self-Help-Centers.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

Parent Aware

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Parent Aware - Online Child Care Search Call for Location Phone number(888) 291-9811 Website addresshttp://parentaware.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic AddressOne Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(612) 725-2000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Counseling Services AddressOne Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(612) 725-1921 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#mental-health-care-1

Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center Address1201 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(800) 827-1000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance

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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