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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
  - 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
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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
    - 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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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.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

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.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

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

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

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://sagentbh.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://sagentbh.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

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Minnesota Care Counseling Services, Inc.

Minnesota Care Counseling Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Minnesota Care Counseling Services - Faribault Address12 3rd St NE, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(612) 353-4191 Emailmncarecounseling@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mncarecounseling.com

Area Served: Rice County

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Nerstrand Elementary School

Nerstrand Elementary SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address205 2nd St N, Nerstrand, MN, 55053 Phone number(507) 333-6850 Emailinfo@nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding area

Nerstrand Elementary School

Nerstrand Elementary SchoolLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address205 2nd St N, Nerstrand, MN, 55053 Phone number(507) 333-6850 Website addresshttps://nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us/classrooms

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding area

Parenting Counts

Parenting CountsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Address701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.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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