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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
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
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  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
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  - 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 449 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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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 Faribault Service Center Address2800 1st Ave NW, Ste 500, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-7418 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Rochester Office Address903 Center St W, Ste 230, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Rochester Office Address903 Center St W, Ste 230, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailrochester@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Urban League Twin Cities

Urban League Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator - A Community Caring for its Children Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/center-for-the-advancement-of-the-black-family

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program. Kinship Navigator services are provided statewide.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/involve/srcb/members/consumer/ubm.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Therapy Dynamics

Therapy DynamicsLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1603 Pebble Creek Dr, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 406-4496 Emailkristen@therapydynamics.com Website addresshttps://therapydynamics.com

Area Served: Provides online assessments statewide

ThinkSelf

ThinkSelfLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address50 Sherburne Ave, Ste G10, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

UCare

UCareLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(866) 451-1555 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/benefits-perks/dental-benefits/mobile-dental-clinic

Area Served: Statewide for non-Medicare private plans, health programs, and other services Minnesota eligible Medicare plans serve specific counties

The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Asylum Project Address330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 341-9845 Emailhrights@advrights.org Website addresshttps://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help

Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

Sterling Drug

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Sterling Pharmacy - Rushford Address115 W Jessie St, Ste B, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-3159 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Fillmore County

Sterling Drug

Sterling DrugLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Sterling Pharmacy - Rushford (Jessie St.) Address115 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-2153 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Fillmore County

Spring Valley Food Shelf

Spring Valley Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address102 E Jefferson St, Spring Valley, MN, 55975 Phone number(507) 718-9390 Emailsvfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.springvalley-mn.com/index.asp?SEC=32D22067-00F5-4604-9150-CB8A85BEF460&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Spring Valley and surrounding area

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

Toys for Tots

Toys for TotsLink: view organization details

Holiday Program - Toys for Tots Address18251 Quantico Gateway Dr, The Cooper Center, Triangle, VA, 22172 Phone number(703) 640-9433 Website addresshttps://www.toysfortots.org/request-a-toy

Area Served: National

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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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