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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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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- 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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Park Nicollet Health Services

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Park Nicollet Health Care Products - Shakopee Address1455 Saint Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 993-7644 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care

Area Served: Scott County

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/twin-cities/our-care?listPage=1

Area Served: Statewide

Scott County Community Development Agency

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Belle Haven Apts Address400 S Chestnut St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 402-9022 Emailcda-info@scottcda.org Website addresshttps://scottcda.org/services/affordable-rentals

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Community Development Agency

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Britland Apartments Address129 Chad Cir, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 402-9022 Website addresshttps://scottcda.org/services/affordable-rentals

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Mental Health Center

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address200 4th Ave W, Government Center Rm 300, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8481 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/290/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Mental Health Center

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address200 4th Ave W, Government Center Rm 300, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3702 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/290/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Mental Health Center

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Mental Health Clinic Address200 4th Ave W, Government Center Rm 300, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8481 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/290/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Scott County

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Dental Clinic Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 596-3463 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Food Shelf Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

River Valley Behavioral Health

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Autism Assessment Address8640 Eagle Creek Cir, Savage, MN, 55378 Phone number(612) 386-5778 Website addresshttps://rivervalleybhwc.com

Area Served: Scott County

River Valley Behavioral Health

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address8640 Eagle Creek Cir, Savage, MN, 55378 Phone number(612) 386-5778 Website addresshttps://rivervalleybhwc.com

Area Served: Scott County

Quality Stretchers LLC

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Transportation - Stretcher Address1027 7th St NW, Ste 212, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 202-7747 Website addresshttps://qualitystretchers.com

Area Served: Statewide

Shakopee Community Assistance

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Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Prior Lake Address16170 Arcadia Ave SE, Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Shakopee Community Assistance

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Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Shakopee Address909 Marschall Rd, First Presbyterian Church, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Food Shelf Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Holiday Program - Toy Shop Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Food Shelf Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 721-1513 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 721-1513 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

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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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