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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
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    - 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
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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
  - 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.
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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - 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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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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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
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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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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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MBG Property Management

MBG Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Summerfield Apartments Address951 Ensley Ave, Ste 1051, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 645-8689 Emailsummerfield@mbgprop.com Website addresshttps://www.mbgprop.com

Area Served: Rice County

MBG Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families Greenwood Place Address901 Greenwood Pl, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(952) 405-7482 Emailgreenwood@mbgprop.com Website addresshttps://www.mbgprop.com

Area Served: Rice County

Kat Stangler

Kat StanglerLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressNorthfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 581-2985 Emailgoldenhourbirthservicesmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.goldenhourbirthservicesmn.com/birthdoulasupport

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation, St. Louis, Scott, Steele, Waseca

Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc.

Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc. - Faribault Address625 3rd Ave NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(763) 780-3307 Emaildhenry@lighthousepsych.org Website addresshttps://www.lighthousepsychmn.org/individual/couples/family-therapy

Area Served: Rice County

Life Development Resources

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Life Development Resources - Lakeville Address7580 160th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(952) 898-1133 Website addresshttps://lifedrs.com

Area Served: Dakota County Provides CTSS services in Anoka, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott and Washington counties.

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families North and South Oak Apartments - Spring St. Address600 Spring St N, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing North and South Oak Apartments - Spring St. Address600 Spring St N, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Southside Apartments Address315 1st Ave SE, Lonsdale, MN, 55046 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailsouthside@lloydmanagementinc.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Spring Creek Townhomes II Address2200 Millstream Ln, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Northern Oaks Address200-220 Dresden Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Spring Creek Townhomes Address497 Southbridge Dr, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailspringcreek@LloydManagementInc.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

Lloyd Management, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prairiewood Townhomes Address1515 Deerwood Ln, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Rice County

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Lonsdale Area Food Shelf

Lonsdale Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address7525 Garfield Ave, Lonsdale, MN, 55046 Phone number(507) 744-5399 Emaillonsdalefoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lonsdaleareafoodshelf.org/food-distribution

Area Served: Residents of Lonsdale, Veseli and Webster

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd) Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7660 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd) Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(888) 881-8261 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd) Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 225-0590 Emailcandy.picka@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Rochester Address903 Center St W, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 512-1015 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: SE Minnesota

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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

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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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