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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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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    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and 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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  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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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- 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
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
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  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 493 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 State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6685 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

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

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Kindergarten Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

O*NET Resource Center

O*NET Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Emailonet@onetcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.onetonline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesLink: view organization details

SUN Bucks Program Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4608 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks

Area Served: Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

National Center for Lesbian Rights

National Center for Lesbian RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address870 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94102 Phone number(800) 528-6257 Emailinfo@nclrights.org Website addresshttps://www.nclrights.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Autism Center

Minnesota Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Minnesota Autism Center - Hutchinson Address1125 Highway 7 W, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(952) 767-4200 Website addresshttps://www.mnautism.org/our-services

Area Served: McLeod County

Minnesota Autism Center

Minnesota Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Minnesota Autism Center - Hutchinson Address1125 Highway 7 W, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(952) 767-4200 Website addresshttps://www.mnautism.org

Area Served: McLeod County

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailsarah.vonderharr@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Wraparound Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailchar_e@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org/wraparound

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

New Journey Church

New Journey ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address31 4th Ave SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-2125 Emailoffice@newjourneyucc.org Website addresshttps://www.newjourneyucc.org/welcome-table

Area Served: McLeod County

Neb Doctors of Minnesota

Neb Doctors of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address4131 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Ste 202 & 203, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(952) 876-4057 Emailsupport@nebdr.com Website addresshttps://nebdr.com

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

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

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Minneapolis Office Address111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

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

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Duluth Office Address306 W Superior St, Alworth Building Ste 403, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center

Area Served: Statewide

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

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

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

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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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