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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
    - 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
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  - 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
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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
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
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  - 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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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Follow Along Program Online Enrollment Form Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

COVID-19 Information Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(833) 431-2053 Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Find a Registered Doula Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-4200 Emailhealth.hop@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/doula/registry.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Refugee Health Assessment Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-5414 Emailrefugeehealth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/guide/2assessment.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis American Indian CenterLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 879-1727 Emailvreyes@maicnet.org Website addresshttps://www.maicnet.org/wioa

Area Served: Hennepin County Service area may be dependent on program

Northfield Lines

Northfield LinesLink: view organization details

Transportation - Airport Shuttle Address1034 Gemini Rd, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 203-8888 Website addresshttps://northfieldlines.com/metro-express

Area Served: Rice and Hennepin counties

OutFront Minnesota

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Attorney Referral Service Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailaccess@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#lgbtq-friendly-attorneys

Area Served: Statewide

OutFront Minnesota

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailavp@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Children's Alliance

Minnesota Children's AllianceLink: view organization details

Find a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Address1611 County Road B W, Ste 215, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 615-4605 Emailinfo@minnesotachildrensalliance.org Website addresshttps://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/centers

Area Served: Statewide

Midwest Dental

Midwest DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Midwest Dental - Faribault Address412 Heritage Pl, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 448-5134 Website addresshttps://midwest-dental.com/services

Area Served: Rice County

Miracle-Ear Foundation

Miracle-Ear FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Gift of Sound Hearing Aids Miracle-Ear Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-5422 Emailmiracleearfoundation@amplifon.com Website addresshttps://www.miracle-ear.com/miracle-ear-foundation/eligibility

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

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Autism Therapy New Brighton Address1900 Silver Lake Rd NW, Ste 110, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 628-9566 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/specialty-areas/autism

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Autism Assessment New Brighton Address1900 Silver Lake Rd NW, Ste 110, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 628-9566 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/our-services/psychological-testing

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

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Mental Health Clinic New Brighton Address1900 Silver Lake Rd NW, Ste 110, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 628-9566 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/our-services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Apple Valley Address7300 147th St W, Ste 204, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 997-3020 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com

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

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Apple Valley Address7300 147th St W, Ste 204, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 997-3020 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/our-services

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

Motherhood Doula

Motherhood DoulaLink: view organization details

Doula Support Cali Tessmer AddressCold Spring, MN, 56320 Phone number(507) 696-5863 Emailmotherhooddoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.motherhooddoulamn.com

Area Served: Benton, Carver, Douglas, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Mcleod, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Rice, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-2120 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/medical-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-5512 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/behavioral-health

Area Served: Southern 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

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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