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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
- 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.
  - 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 Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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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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    - 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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 567 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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Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food DistributionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 568-5114 Emaildirector@passingthebread.com Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

Sapphire Doula LLC

Sapphire Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 730-5790 Emailtricia@sapphiredoula.com Website addresshttps://sapphiredoula.com

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

River Counseling

River CounselingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address711 6th Ave NE, Ste 1, Isanti, MN, 55040 Phone number(763) 444-5567 Emailinfo@rivercounselingmn.com Website addresshttps://rivercounselingmn.com/pages/counseling

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Isanti and Sherburne counties

PL Dental

PL DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic PL Dental - Zimmerman Address12628 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 317-1166 Emailpl.dentalzimmerman@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.pldentalclinic.com

Area Served: Sherburne County

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

UCare Health Ride

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride

Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

Trusted Transportation

Trusted TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address16395 261st Ave NW, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(763) 633-5555 Emailtrustedtransportation633@outlook.com Website addresshttps://trustedtransportation.us/services

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne and Wright counties

Union Transportation Service LLC

Union Transportation Service LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address5670 7th St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 636-1840 Emailunioncab2016@gmail.com

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Fridley

The Reformed Birth Doula

The Reformed Birth DoulaLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressAlbany, MN, 56307 Phone number(561) 252-7762 Emailjackie@thereformedbirthdoula.com Website addresshttps://reformedbirthdoula.com

Area Served: Benton, Chippewa, Douglas, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd and Wright counties

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

Three Rivers Montessori School

Three Rivers Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address17267 Yale St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 595-1213 Emailadmin@threeriversmontessori.org Website addresshttps://threeriversmontessori.org

Area Served: Sherburne County and surrounding area

Three Rivers Montessori School

Three Rivers Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address17267 Yale St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 595-1213 Website addresshttps://threeriversmontessori.org

Area Served: Sherburne County and surrounding area

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 Cambridge Service Center Address110 Buchanan St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 689-3354 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties

Urban League Twin Cities

Urban League Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator - A Community Caring for its Children Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/center-for-the-advancement-of-the-black-family

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program. Kinship Navigator services are provided statewide.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/involve/srcb/members/consumer/ubm.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

The Tidal Doula

The Tidal DoulaLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

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