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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
    - 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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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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Autism Matters, Inc

Autism Matters, IncLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Baxter Office Address14387 Edgewood Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(218) 454-5181 Emailintake@autismmatters.net Website addresshttps://www.autismmatters.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Brainerd Medical Supply Inc

Brainerd Medical Supply IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address206 W Washington St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-2100 Emailbms@brainerdmedicalsupply.net Website addresshttps://brainerdmedicalsupply.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

ACC Midwest Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Brainerd AddressBrainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

180 Medical, Inc

180 Medical, IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Catheter and Ostomy Supplies Address8516 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73162 Phone number(877) 688-2729 Website addresshttps://www.180medical.com

Area Served: Nationwide

AARP

AARPLink: view organization details

Tax Help Address601 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20049 Phone number(888) 227-7669 Emailtaxaide@aarp.org Website addresshttps://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide

Area Served: Nationwide

Aspen Dental

Aspen DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Aspen Dental - Baxter Address14199 Edgewood Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(320) 228-5612 Website addresshttps://www.aspendental.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

A New Story Birth Center

A New Story Birth CenterLink: view organization details

Birth Center A New Story Birth Center - Brainerd Address117 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 362-0476 Emailkairosmidwifery@gmail.com Website addresshttps://anewstorybirthcenter.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Aeroflow Healthcare

Aeroflow HealthcareLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address3165 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803 Phone number(828) 277-1400 Website addresshttps://aeroflowhealth.com

Area Served: Statewide

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1020 County Road F W, St. Paul, MN, 55126 Phone number(800) 426-4224 Website addresshttps://respiratorycare.hill-rom.com

Area Served: National

Anywhere Transport

Anywhere TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6113 Maple Valley Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 232-3322

Area Served: No limit to transportation distance

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Brainerd South Apartments Address1987 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-3423 Website addresshttp://brainerdhra.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

Job Training Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Abiding Joy Doula LLC

Abiding Joy Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressCushing, MN, 56443 Emailabidingjoydoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.abidingjoydoula.com

Area Served: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-6900 Website addresshttp://isd181.org

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5534 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_special_education_

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5534 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_special_education_

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5438 Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_programs/school_readiness_preschool

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 454-5438 Emailmartha.smithson@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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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
- MN 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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