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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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Day One Services

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Crisis Line - Domestic Violence & Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence/help-now

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttp://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/trafficking/safe-habor

Area Served: Statewide

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Trails Edge South Apartments Address885 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 442-2445 Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Carver Place Address1591 Hartwell Dr, Carver, MN, 55315 Phone number(952) 556-2800 Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Windstone Townhomes Address110550 Windmill Ct, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 448-4527 Emailwindstone@carvercda.org Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lake Grace Apartments and Townhomes Address1108 Village Rd, Apt 13B, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 368-3308 Emaillakegrace@carvercda.org Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned Lake Grace Apartments and Townhomes Address1108 Village Rd, Apt 13B, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 368-3308 Emaillakegrace@carvercda.org Website addresshttps://carvercda.org

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Brickyard Apartments Address709 N Walnut St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 556-0160 Emailbrickyard@carvercda.org Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Bluff Creek Address1800 Main St W, Carver, MN, 55315 Phone number(952) 368-3308 Website addresshttps://carvercda.org/services/housing/affordable-rentals/cda-owned-properties

Area Served: Carver County

Central Presbyterian Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address500 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 224-4728 Emailoffice@cpcstpaul.org Website addresshttps://centralforgood.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics

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Autism Assessment Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics - Minneapolis Address2525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 626-3761 Website addresshttps://www.childrensmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics - Minneapolis Address2525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 626-3761 Website addresshttps://www.childrensmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics

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Hearing Loss Services Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - Minnetonka Address6060 Clearwater Dr, Ste 100, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(612) 874-1292 Website addresshttps://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/ear-nose-throat-ent-facial-plastic-surgery/conditions-and-services/audiology

Area Served: Western Twin Cities Metro area

Dental Associates Minnesota

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Dental Clinic Dental Associates of St. Paul Address1790 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 735-0595 Emailinfosp@dentalassociatesmn.com Website addresshttps://www.dentalassociatesmn.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dental Associates Minnesota

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Dental Clinic Dental Associates of Savage Address13899 Highway 13 S, Savage, MN, 55378 Phone number(952) 440-2292 Emailinfosp@dentalassociatesmn.com Website addresshttps://www.dentalassociatesmn.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dental Associates Minnesota

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Dental Clinic Dental Associates of Savage Children's Address14393 Highway 13 S, Savage, MN, 55378 Phone number(952) 333-7344 Website addresshttps://www.dentalassociatesmn.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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American Indian Youth Program Urban Office Address1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailinfo@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/about-our-youth-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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Food Distribution Urban Office Address1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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American Indian Youth Program Dream of Wild Health Farm Address16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailinfo@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/about-our-youth-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti 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
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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