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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - 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
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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- 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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
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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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Cologne Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1221 Village Pkwy, Cologne, MN, 55322 Phone number(952) 466-2276 Website addresshttps://www.cologneacademy.org

Area Served: Carver County

Cologne Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School Address1221 Village Pkwy, Cologne, MN, 55322 Phone number(952) 466-2276 Website addresshttps://www.cologneacademy.org

Area Served: Carver County

Cologne Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address1221 Village Pkwy, Cologne, MN, 55322 Phone number(952) 466-2276 Website addresshttps://www.cologneacademy.org

Area Served: Carver County

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

CenterLife Counseling

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Counseling Services CenterLife Counseling - Centerville Address7039 20th Ave, Centerville, MN, 55038 Phone number(651) 288-0332 Emailmessages@centerlifecounseling.com Website addresshttps://centerlifecounseling.com/counseling

Area Served: Twin Cities North Metro area and surrounding suburbs

CenterLife Counseling

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Counseling Services CenterLife Counseling - White Bear Lake Address4444 Centerville Rd, Ste 235, White Bear Lake, MN, 55127 Phone number(651) 289-3111 Emailmessages@centerlifecounseling.com Website addresshttps://centerlifecounseling.com/counseling

Area Served: Twin Cities North Metro area and surrounding suburbs

Ellie Family Services

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Mental Health Clinic Ellie Family Services - Chanhassen Address600 Market St, Ste 220, Chanhassen, MN, 55317 Phone number(651) 313-8080 Website addresshttps://elliementalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Carver County

Dress for Success - Twin Cities

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Job Training Call for Location Phone number(651) 646-6000 Emailinfo@dressforsuccesstwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org/our-programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

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Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

CenterPoint Energy

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Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Carver County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/pregnancy-and-child-health/carver-healthy-families

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Public Health Clinic Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/disease-prevention

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Parenting Support Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-passenger-safety

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Follow Along Program Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1992 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Carver County

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

Carver County Public Health

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-growth-and-development/child-and-teen-checkups

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Carver County Public Health - Chaska (6th) Address303 E 6th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-eating/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Carver County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Decoding Dyslexia

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Information and Support Call for Location Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

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Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Eleanor Trenary

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

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

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers Address4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 327-5859 EmailChuck@dadsfirst.org Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cloud of Goods

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Medical Equipment and Supplies AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(407) 545-3103 Emailinfo@cloudofgoods.com Website addresshttps://www.cloudofgoods.com/minneapolis-mn/accessories-rentals/wheelchair-or-scooter-ramp-129

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, St. Cloud, Rochester, and Perham areas

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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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