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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
  - Foster Parents
  - 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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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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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

Building Blocks of Islam

Building Blocks of IslamLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3900 Jackson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(612) 789-9227 Emailinfo@thebuildingblocks.org Website addresshttps://thebuildingblocks.org/social-and-human-services/about-social-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)Link: view organization details

Financial Management Education Address1821 University Ave W, Ste S125, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-9411 Emailinfo@aeds-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aeds-mn.org/financial

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

APA Medical Equipment Inc.

APA Medical Equipment Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address3115 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 722-9000 Website addresshttps://apamedical.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Anodyne Inc.

Anodyne Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address6024 Blue Circle Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 546-5334 Emailinfo@anodynerehab.com Website addresshttps://www.anodynerehab.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/legal-advocacy

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

CareerForce Chaska

CareerForce ChaskaLink: view organization details

Job Training Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1711 Emailcareerforce.chaska@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/chaska

Area Served: Carver County

CareerForce Chaska

CareerForce ChaskaLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1711 Emailcareerforce.chaska@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/chaska

Area Served: Carver County

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

Bright Horizon Therapy Center

Bright Horizon Therapy CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address5275 Edina Industrial Blvd, Ste 230, Edina, MN, 55439 Phone number(952) 232-6900 Emailinfo@brighthorizonmn.net Website addresshttps://www.brighthorizonmn.net

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help-795682-699190-500065.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

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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
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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