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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - 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
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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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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- 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
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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
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  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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    - 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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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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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

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Counseling Services Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/index.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

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Autism Assessment Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/index.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CenterPoint Energy

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Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

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Information and Support Call for Location Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

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Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Coborn's

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Coborn's - New Prague Address200 Alton Ave SE, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-3132 Website addresshttps://www.coborns.com/cob-home

Area Served: Scott and Le Sueur counties

Coborn's

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Coborn's - Belle Plaine Address1010 Enterprise Dr E, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(877) 503-2605 Website addresshttps://www.coborns.com/cob-home

Area Served: Scott County

Eleanor Trenary

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in West St. Paul Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in West St. Paul Address1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in Burnsville Address350 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 375, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 703-3100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in Burnsville Address350 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 375, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 703-3100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in Shakopee Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8310 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in Shakopee Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8310 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers Address4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 327-5859 EmailChuck@dadsfirst.org Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cloud of Goods

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Medical Equipment and Supplies AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(407) 545-3103 Emailinfo@cloudofgoods.com Website addresshttps://www.cloudofgoods.com/minneapolis-mn/accessories-rentals/wheelchair-or-scooter-ramp-129

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, St. Cloud, Rochester, and Perham areas

Cedar House, Inc

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Counseling Services Jordan Office Address603 Hope Ave, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 492-3624 Emailinfo@cedarhouseinc.com Website addresshttps://www.cedarhouseinc.com/services-offered

Area Served: Scott and Carver Counties

CARS Ministry

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Low-Cost Auto Repair AddressLakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(612) 440-5935 Emailcars4him@gmail.com Website addresshttps://carsministry.net/services

Area Served: Greater Twin Cities Metro area

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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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