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- 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.
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 3,238 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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Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address1315 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-9800 Emailinfo@indianhealthboard.com Website addresshttps://www.indianhealthboard.com/medical-dental

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.Link: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Address1315 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-9800 Emailinfo@indianhealthboard.com Website addresshttps://www.indianhealthboard.com/medical-dental

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Indian Health Board - Counseling Center Address2020 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-9800 Emailinfo@indianhealthboard.com Website addresshttps://www.indianhealthboard.com/counseling-support

Area Served: Minneapolis

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Advocacy - People with Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/join-the-mission/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Forward Transportation Service LLC

Forward Transportation Service LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3355 Hiawatha Ave, Ste 220, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 722-0048

Area Served: Hennepin County

Excel Dentistry

Excel DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address8001 Highway 7, Ste 100, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 Phone number(952) 295-1520 Emailmanager@mnexcel.com Website addresshttps://www.mnexcel.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1820 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 559-3535 Website addresshttps://www.district287.org

Area Served: Intermediate School District 287

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

Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1820 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 559-3535 Website addresshttps://www.district287.org

Area Served: Intermediate School District 287

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

Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1820 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 559-3535 Emailinfo@district287.org Website addresshttps://www.district287.org

Area Served: Intermediate School District 287

Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287Link: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address1820 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 559-3535 Website addresshttps://www.district287.org

Area Served: Intermediate School District 287

Greater Twin Cities United Way

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address404 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(651) 291-0211 EmailMN211@gtcuw.org Website addresshttps://www.gtcuw.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and western Washington counties

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance ICA Food Shelf Address11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/housing-2

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program ICA Food Shelf Address11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf ICA Food Shelf Address11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs ICA Food Shelf Address11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/housing-2

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

Hennepin Healthcare

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American Indian Patient Advocacy Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Address701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 873-8591 EmailAida.Strom@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/support-services/american-indian-advocacy

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin Healthcare

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Birthing Hospital Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Address701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 873-6963 Website addresshttps://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/the-birth-center

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin Healthcare

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Autism Assessment Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Address701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 873-6963 Website addresshttps://www.hennepinhealthcare.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin HealthcareLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Address701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 873-6963 Website addresshttps://www.hennepinhealthcare.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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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