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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
    - 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
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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
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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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    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
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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
  - 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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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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Pine River - Backus Public School District

Pine River - Backus Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 454-5507 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://prbschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Pine River-Backus Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Pine River - Backus Public School District

Pine River - Backus Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-8323 Website addresshttps://prbschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Pine River-Backus Public School District

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

Pine River - Backus Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-8323 Emailmhoffarth@prbschools.org Website addresshttps://prbschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Pine River-Backus Public School District

Smiles Change Lives

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Sanford Health

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Help to Find Housing - Stable Housing Program Sanford Behavioral Health - Bemidji 1705 Anne Street Address1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-2035 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org

Area Served: Beltrami County

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Bemidji 1705 Anne Street Address1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-5000 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Bemidji area

Sanford Health

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Sanford Clinic - Bemidji 1705 Anne Street Address1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 759-9391 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Bemidji Main Address1233 34th St NW, Ste C, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-5000 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Bemidji area

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Blackduck Address81 1st St NW, Blackduck, MN, 56630 Phone number(218) 835-4222 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Blackduck area

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Cass Lake Address219 Grant Utley Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2559 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Cass County

Sanford Health

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Birthing Hospital Sanford Medical Center - Bemidji Address1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-5430 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/womens/pregnancy

Area Served: Bemidji area

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Bemidji 1611 Anne Street Address1611 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-5000 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Bemidji area

Pearl Walker-Swaney

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Doula Support AddressBemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 407-2008 Emailpearl.walkerswaney@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com

Area Served: Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

UCare Health Ride

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Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride

Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

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Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services

Area Served: Statewide

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Emailclinics@vetsprobono.org Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Baxter Service Center Address7118 Clearwater Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(218) 829-5965 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing and Morrison 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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