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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
    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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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Support Group - Parents of Children with Disabilities in Spanish Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

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

Day One ServicesLink: view organization details

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

Cub Pharmacy

Cub PharmacyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Cub Pharmacy - Alexandria Address2612 S Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 759-1135 Website addresshttps://www.cub.com

Area Served: Douglas County

Disabled Parenting Project

Disabled Parenting ProjectLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://disabledparenting.com/welcome-to-the-disabled-parenting-project-community

Area Served: Statewide

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

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

Area Served: Statewide

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud - Granite City Counseling Address911 18th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 650-1660 Emailinfo@ccstcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/granitecitycounseling.com

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

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Food Shelf Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 229-4560 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/food-services

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 229-4560 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/financial-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-9270 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 229-4563 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/financial-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Effective Living Center, Inc.

Effective Living Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Effective Living Center - St. Cloud Address821 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-5381 Website addresshttps://www.effectivelivingcenter.com/services/treatment-programming

Area Served: Benton, Douglas, Crow Wing, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

Effective Living Center, Inc.

Effective Living Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Effective Living Center - St. Cloud Address821 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-5381 Website addresshttps://www.effectivelivingcenter.com/services/treatment-programming

Area Served: Benton, Douglas, Crow Wing, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

Effective Living Center, Inc.

Effective Living Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Effective Living Center - Little Falls Address103 6th St NE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 632-3166 Website addresshttps://www.effectivelivingcenter.com/services/treatment-programming

Area Served: Benton, Douglas, Crow Wing, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

CentraCare - Melrose

CentraCare - MelroseLink: view organization details

Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Address525 Main St W, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-4228 Emailmelrosehospital@centracare.com Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/locations/centracare-melrose-clinic

Area Served: St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Sauk Centre and surrounding counties

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/index.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Autism Assessment Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/index.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

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

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Client Conveniences
- 7 Assistance with community resources
Doula Birth Settings
Doula Specialization
Evidence-Based Programs
Housing Unit Types
Legal Information
- 5 Benefits assistance
Licenses and Certifications
- 1 Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
- 6 Mental Health Certification
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medical Services
- 1 Nutrition assessment and/or counseling
- 1 Refugee Screening Clinic
Medical Specialties
New Parent/Baby Supplies
Organization Type
- 4 Center for Independent Living
- 17 Community Action Partnership
Payment
Service Availability
- 2 24 hours a day
Specialization
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services
Transportation

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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
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
- Metro 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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