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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
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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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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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ActiveForever

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Arrowhead Transit

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/services/dial-a-ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Arrowhead Transit

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Local Bus Service - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/county-schedules

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

AliMed

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies

Area Served: Nationwide

Advocates for Family Peace

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Domestic Violence Support Services Advocates for Family Peace - Itasca County Address1611 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-0388 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/advocacy

Area Served: Itasca County

Advocates for Family Peace

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Transitional Housing Advocates for Family Peace - Itasca County Address1611 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-0388 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

Advocates for Family Peace

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Domestic Violence Shelter Advocates for Family Peace - Itasca County Address1611 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(800) 909-8336 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

CareerForce Grand Rapids

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Career Counseling Address1215 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6760 Emailcareerforce.grandrapids@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Itasca County

CareerForce Grand Rapids

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Job Training Address1215 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6760 Emailcareerforce.grandrapids@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Itasca County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

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Weatherization Assistance Program BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-9839 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/weather-assistance

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

BetterHelp

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Counseling Services - App based service Address990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041 Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about

Area Served: Nationwide

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

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Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Deer River Address500 5th St SE, King School, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - Grand Rapids Address2140 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-7020 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: Itasca County

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets

Area Served: Statewide

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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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