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- 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 1,027 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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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Latino Economic Development Center

Latino Economic Development CenterLink: view organization details

Job Training Address804 Margaret St, East Side Enterprise Center, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(612) 724-5152 Emailemploymentandtraining@ledcmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ledcmn.org/business-development

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Megan Martin Birth

Megan Martin BirthLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55437 Phone number(507) 351-8062 Emailhello@meganmartinbirth.com Website addresshttps://www.meganmartinbirth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mcleod, Meeker, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Waseca, Washington and Wright counties

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance AddressMN, 55401 Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 879-5308 Emailsafefamilies@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1015 4th Ave N, Ste 202, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 374-4967 Emailsunny@laocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Laocenter.mn

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

Life Style, Inc.

Life Style, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Fox Run Apartments - Waconia Address28 - 32 W 13th St, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Carver County

Martha's Open Hands

Martha's Open HandsLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address7362 University Ave NE, Ste 310 3, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 567-9587 Emailinfo@marthasopenhands.com Website addresshttps://marthasopenhands.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Little Lillies Birth Services

Little Lillies Birth ServicesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressEden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 499-4203 Emaillittlelilliesbirth@gmail.com Website addresshttps://littlelillies.weebly.com

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

Learning Ally

Learning AllyLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Katie Lins

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55122 Phone number(507) 400-3854 Emailcontact@katiesdoulacare.com Website addresshttps://www.katiesdoulacare.com

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

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services New Prague Hospital Address301 2nd St NE, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-9355 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Most programs serve Scott and Le Sueur counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

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Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League International

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Information and Support - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

M Health Fairview

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Clinic M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Burnsville Address14101 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 460-4074 Website addresshttps://mhealthfairview.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

M Health Fairview

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Hearing Loss Services M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis Address909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Phone number(612) 273-6228 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/specialty/Audiology

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

M Health Fairview

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Clinic M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis Address909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Phone number(612) 273-8383 Website addresshttps://mhealthfairview.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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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