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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,918 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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Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Advocacy - People with Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/join-the-mission/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Greater Twin Cities United Way

Greater Twin Cities United WayLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address404 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(651) 291-0211 EmailMN211@gtcuw.org Website addresshttps://www.gtcuw.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and western Washington counties

Epimonia Transportation

Epimonia TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2327 Wycliff St, Ste 520, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 701-2535 EmailTeam@epimonia.com Website addresshttps://www.epimoniat.com

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

FamilyWise Services

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Parenting Support FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 617-0191 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

FamilyWise Services

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Support Group - Circle of Parents FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(507) 383-8842 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/circle-of-parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

FamilyWise Services

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Parental Visitation Monitoring FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 877-7846 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/supervised-parenting

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

FamilyWise Services

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Family Home Visiting FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 877-7830 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

FamilyWise Services

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Teen Parent Assistance - Bright Beginnings FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 617-0191 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/young-parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Values for Life

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Parenting Support Address1280 Arcade St, First Covenant Church, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-6663 Emailinfo@familyvaluesforlife.org Website addresshttps://fvflmn.org/programs-2/jump-start-the-new-you

Area Served: East Side of St. Paul

Family Values for Life

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Food Shelf Address1280 Arcade St, First Covenant Church, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-6663 Emailinfo@familyvaluesforlife.org Website addresshttps://fvflmn.org/event/food-shelf-28

Area Served: East Side of St. Paul

EVOLVE Family Services

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Birthing and Parenting Education EVOLVE Family Services - East Office Address5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/pregnancy-services

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

EVOLVE Family Services

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Emergency Shelter - Children EVOLVE Family Services - East Office Address5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/foster-care/emergency-shelter-care

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

Islamic Center of Minnesota

Islamic Center of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 571-5604 Emailicm@islamiccentermn.org Website addresshttp://www.islamiccentermn.org/icm/user/script_files/senior_services.asp

Area Served: Anoka County

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)

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Job Training Hmong American Partnership (HAP) - St. Paul (Plato) Address240 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 495-1557 EmailaskHAP@hmong.org Website addresshttps://hmong.org/hap-impact-areas/hap-academy-oic/customized-jobs-training

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Hmong American Partnership (HAP) - St. Paul (Plato) Address240 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(763) 600-9696 Emailshawnt@hmong.org Website addresshttps://hmong.org/hap-impact-areas/hap-academy-oic/employment-services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Hmong American Partnership (HAP) - St. Paul (Arcade) Address1075 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 495-1507 Emailmayyert@hmong.org Website addresshttps://hmong.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Guild

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Help to Find Housing Guild Administrative Offices Address130 Wabasha St S, Ste 90, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 925-8490 Emailinfo@guildservices.org Website addresshttps://guildservices.org/services/delancey-street-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

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 Address141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050 Phone number(516) 944-8900 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Nationwide

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 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)

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

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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