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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
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    - 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
    - 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.
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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
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  - 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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- 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 417 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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Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and ReadLink: view organization details

Find a Clinic offering Free Books and Reading Information Address02111 0 Miles Website addresshttps://reachoutandread.org/find-a-site

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

Maangaar Global

Maangaar GlobalLink: view organization details

Support Group 0 Miles Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Reunify Foundations

Reunify FoundationsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 1 Mile 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 1 Mile Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 1 Mile Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Mental Health Minnesota

Mental Health MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline Address2233 University Ave W, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 288-0400 Emailinfo@mentalhealthmn.org Website addresshttps://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline

Area Served: Statewide

ThinkSelf

ThinkSelfLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/early-years-birth-5

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793

Area Served: Minnesota

OutFront Minnesota

OutFront MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailaccess@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#lgbtq-friendly-attorneys

Area Served: Statewide

OutFront Minnesota

OutFront MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailavp@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services North Central Region Address2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview

Area Served: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 1 Mile Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104 1 Mile Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 1 Mile Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 1 Mile Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Information and Support Call for Location 1 Mile Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

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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