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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
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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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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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Twin Cities Dads Group

Twin Cities Dads GroupLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Emailinfo@citydadsgroup.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesDadsGroup

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Together for Good

Together for GoodLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery Address1407 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 440-4058 Emailinfo@tfgood.org Website addresshttps://www.tfgood.org/request-care

Area Served: Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area

The Nest

The NestLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressExcelsior, MN, 55331 Phone number(952) 999-1177 Emailhello@thenestbirth.com Website addresshttps://www.thenestbirth.com

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

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services

Area Served: Statewide

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Emailclinics@vetsprobono.org Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Twin Cities Spine Center

Twin Cities Spine CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address913 E 26th St, Ste 600, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 775-6200 Emailinfo@tcspine.com Website addresshttps://www.tcspine.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities OrthopedicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Twin Cities Orthopedics - Belle Plaine Address165 W Commerce Dr, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 442-2163 Website addresshttps://www.tcomn.com/services

Area Served: Scott County

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address2395 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 644-3983 Emailinfo@sayfsm.org Website addresshttps://sayfsm.org/index

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address2395 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 644-3983 Emailinfo@sayfsm.org Website addresshttps://sayfsm.org/programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Transtech Mobility

Transtech MobilityLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1002 Mainstreet, Ste 100, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 935-1515 Emailmarkm@transtechmobility.com Website addresshttps://transtechmobility.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address1455 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-3670 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Address1455 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2062 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/services/birthing-services

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Allina Health System - St. Francis Pharmacy Address1455 Saint Francis Ave, Ste 100, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-5100 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Medical Office Building - 1515 Address1515 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2600 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Francis - Jordan Clinic Address265 Creek Ln S, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 428-1200 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Medical Office Building - 1601 Address1601 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2600 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Faribault Service Center Address2800 1st Ave NW, Ste 500, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-7418 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Shakopee Office Address55 5th St E, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailshakopee@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Carver, Dakota, 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

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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