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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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    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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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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  - 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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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  - 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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  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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  - 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.
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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - 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
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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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
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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 416 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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Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Mankato Office Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 402, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

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Hearing Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Reach Out and Read

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Find a Clinic offering Free Books and Reading Information Address02111 Website addresshttps://reachoutandread.org/find-a-site

Area Served: Program sites are located throughout the State of Minnesota

Premier Real Estate Management, LLC

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Pickerel Park Townhomes Address1825 W 9th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-3792 Website addresshttps://pre-3.com/our-communities

Area Served: Freeborn County

Premier Real Estate Management, LLC

Premier Real Estate Management, LLCLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Gray Gables Apartments Address1908 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 320-5546 Website addresshttps://pre-3.com/our-communities

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Home Repair Financial Assistance Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-8207 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/housing-shelter/housing-rehab-loan-programs

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Transitional Housing Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Community Action Agency Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Reproductive and Sexual Health Semcac Clinic Address420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-8396 Emailclinic@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/semcac-clinic

Area Served: Fillmore, Houston and Winona Counties, but there are no residency requirements

Semcac

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Weatherization Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/weatherization-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Transitional Housing Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-1329 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-1329 Emailalbertleacc@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Freeborn County

Reunify Foundations

Reunify FoundationsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

Reunify Foundations

Reunify FoundationsLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

Raising Multiples

Raising MultiplesLink: view organization details

Information and Support AddressPO Box 321, Metamora, IL, 61548 Emailinfo@raisingmultiples.org Website addresshttps://www.raisingmultiples.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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