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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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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care 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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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 Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-2120 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/medical-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-5512 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/behavioral-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-2120 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/dental-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT)

Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address227 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(888) 880-4696 Emailsherrit@saintpetermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.saintpetermn.gov/322/Minnesota-River-Valley-Transit

Area Served: Cities of Le Sueur, St. Peter, and Kasota

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emaileap@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/energy-assistance-eap-2

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emaileap@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/weatherization

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Cars - Wheel Get There Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-0458 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/transportation/wheel-get-there

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 EmailLoans@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/home-improvement-loans

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 x4 Emailhp@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/homelessness-prevention-2

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Le Center Head Start Address160 Mill Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Le Center Head Start Address160 Mill Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4246 EmailLoans@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/home-improvement-loans

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4246 Emailarosin@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/homelessness-prevention-2

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4246 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/section-8-rental-assistance

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

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 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

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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