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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- 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
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- 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 521 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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Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Bus LinesLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service AddressPO Box 660362, Dallas, TX, 75266 Phone number(800) 231-2222 Website addresshttps://www.greyhound.com/en

Area Served: Service varies across Minnesota, check website for more info

Horizon Homes, Inc.

Horizon Homes, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services South Central Crisis Center Address2100 Bassett Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(877) 399-3040 Emailtim.pribyl@horizonhomes.org Website addresshttps://www.horizonhomes.org/south-central-mobile-crisis-team

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth County. Service area may be dependent on program

HousingLink

HousingLinkLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Address1400 Van Buren St NE, Ste 215, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 522-2500 Emailinfo@housinglink.org Website addresshttps://www.housinglink.org/Home

Area Served: All services: Twin Cities Metro area Some services: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 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 Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

International MOMS Clubs

International MOMS ClubsLink: view organization details

Support Group - Mothers Address208 Hewitt Dr, Ste 103 Number 328, Waco, TX, 76712 Emailsupport@momsclub.org Website addresshttps://momsclub.org/about

Area Served: Nationwide

Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Citizenshipworks Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.citizenshipworks.org/en

Area Served: Nationwide

Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service - ImmigrationLawHelp Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.immigrationlawhelp.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Immi Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.immi.org

Area Served: Nationwide

GreatSchools

GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Growing Up Healthy

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Community and Family Resource Center Growing Up Healthy - Faribault Address1407 Hulett Ave, Trlr 160, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 301-6345 Emailnavigator@healthycommunityinitiative.org Website addresshttps://growinguphealthy.org/navigators

Area Served: Faribault and Northfield Public School District Boundaries, in Rice County

Growing Up Healthy

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Community and Family Resource Center Growing Up Healthy - Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS128, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 301-6345 Emailnavigator@healthycommunityinitiative.org Website addresshttps://growinguphealthy.org/navigators

Area Served: Faribault and Northfield Public School District Boundaries, in Rice County

FamilyEducation

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Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailrequest@herofargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Exchange Club Center for Family Unity

Exchange Club Center for Family UnityLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1820 Hartle Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-1190 Emailinfo@centerforfamilyunitymn.com Website addresshttps://centerforfamilyunitymn.org/parent-mentoring

Area Served: Dodge, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties

Exchange Club Center for Family Unity

Exchange Club Center for Family UnityLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Address1820 Hartle Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-1190 Emailinfo@centerforfamilyunitymn.com Website addresshttps://centerforfamilyunitymn.org/services

Area Served: Dodge, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties

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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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