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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
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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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.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care 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
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  - 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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,103 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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360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

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

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/services/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://www.ausm.org

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2401 Emailawoelfel@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2400 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2401 x453 Emailkpetrasek@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2401 x735 Emailkpetrasek@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2411 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/preschool-pals

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2415 Emailkmcguire@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2400 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information AddressPO Box 14720, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(651) 645-4097 Emailsupport@aclu-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aclu-mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Bright Horizon Therapy Center

Bright Horizon Therapy CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address5275 Edina Industrial Blvd, Ste 230, Edina, MN, 55439 Phone number(952) 232-6900 Emailinfo@brighthorizonmn.net Website addresshttps://www.brighthorizonmn.net

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

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

AccessAbility, Inc.

AccessAbility, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training - Project Connect AccessAbility Address360 Hoover St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 331-5958 Emailcep@accessability.org Website addresshttps://www.accessability.org/project-connect

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Canvas Health - Scott County Mobile Crisis Address301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3702 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-services

Area Served: Scott County

Canvas Health

Canvas HealthLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Scott County Mobile Crisis Address301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3702 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Scott County

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Bloomington Address2950 Metro Dr, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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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
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- 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
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- 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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