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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
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    - 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
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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
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    - 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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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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  - 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
  - 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 544 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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Smiles Change Lives

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Finlandia Apartments Address107 Edgewood St, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Prairie Village II Address107 4th Ave N, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361 Phone number(320) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Silverleaf Apartments Address124 E Summit Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Summit Village Apartments Address102 N Madison Ave, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Page House Address221 E Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Aspen Green II Apartments Address720 Melody Ln, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prairie Village I Address109 4th Ave N, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361 Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Scandia Villages Address102 Edgewood St, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(320) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Perham Address211 Market Dr, Ste C, Perham, MN, 56573 Phone number(218) 346-4840 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fergus Falls (Lincoln) Address1484 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 736-5565 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fergus Falls (Vernon) Address111 W Vernon Ave, Ste 1, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 736-5770 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Village Family Service Center

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Counseling Services Village Family Service Center - Fargo (12th) Address2701 12th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 451-4900 Website addresshttps://thevillagefamily.org/services/counseling

Area Served: Clay County

Village Family Service Center

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Family Service Center - Grand Forks, ND Address4324 University Ave, Ste B, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 Phone number(701) 746-4584 Website addresshttps://www.thevillagefamily.org

Area Served: East Grand Forks and surrounding communities

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Wayside Women's Treatment Center

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Wayside Family Treatment Center Call for Location Phone number(651) 242-5540 Emailintake@waysiderc.org Website addresshttps://www.waysiderecovery.org/services/#4

Area Served: Statewide

West Central Transportation Inc.

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Transportation Address313 Litchfield Ave SW, Ste 201, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 894-4265 Emailsupport@westcentraltransportation.com Website addresshttps://westcentraltransportation.com

Area Served: West central Minnesota and surrounding communities

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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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