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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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    - 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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- 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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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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  - 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 1,104 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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Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address16511 Anna Trl SE, Ste E, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 239-7434 Emailkeri@rockmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Reaching-Our-Community-Kids/100082154122318

Area Served: Schools in Prior Lake and Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville

Phoenix Process Consultants

Phoenix Process ConsultantsLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address5509 Eden Prairie Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 922-8822 Emaillb@phoenixprocessconsultants.com Website addresshttps://www.phoenixprocessconsultants.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8183 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 445-7751 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/213/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8556 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/279/Aging-and-Disability-Services

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8555 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/399/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Follow Along Program Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8555 Emailrheiland@co.scott.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Scott County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Family Home Visiting Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8555 Emailmkstevens@co.scott.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2048/Family-Health-Programs

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8556 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8959 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2044/Woman-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/298/Cash-Food-Programs

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Mental Health Case Management Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8959 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Public Health Clinic Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8555 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/345/Public-Health-Clinics

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Dental Clinic Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/345/Public-Health-Clinics

Area Served: Scott County

Psych Recovery, Inc.

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Counseling Services Address2550 University Ave W, Ste 229N, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 645-3115 Website addresshttp://www.psychrecoveryinc.com/outpatientClinic.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Psych Recovery, Inc.

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Autism Assessment Address2550 University Ave W, Ste 229N, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 645-3115 Website addresshttp://www.psychrecoveryinc.com/psychTesting.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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