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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 438 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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Hy-Vee

Hy-VeeLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Owatonna Address1620 S Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-0179 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Steele County

EverGreen Real Estate Development Corporation

EverGreen Real Estate Development CorporationLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prairie Village Townhomes Address4th Street SE, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917 Phone number(507) 451-0914 Website addresshttps://evergreenredc.com

Area Served: Steele County

HealthFinders Collaborative

HealthFinders CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Clinic Owatonna Clinic Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 323-8100 Emailinfo@healthfindersmn.org Website addresshttps://www.healthfindersmn.org/medical

Area Served: Steele County

HealthFinders Collaborative

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Dental Clinic Owatonna Clinic Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 323-8100 Emailinfo@healthfindersmn.org Website addresshttps://www.healthfindersmn.org/dental

Area Served: Steele County

HealthFinders Collaborative

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Counseling Services Owatonna Clinic Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 323-8100 Emailinfo@healthfindersmn.org Website addresshttps://www.healthfindersmn.org/behavioral-health

Area Served: Steele County

Gabriela Kopari

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Doula Support AddressMapleton, MN, 56065 Emailgabriela@evergreendoulamn.com Website addresshttps://www.evergreendoulamn.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance AddressMN, 55401 Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Life Style, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prairie Villa I - Blooming Prairie Address455 2nd St SE, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Cedardale North Apartments - Owatonna Address324 Cedardale Dr SE, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Cedardale West Apartments - Owatonna Address325 Cedardale Dr SE, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Life Style, Inc.

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Subsidized Housing for Families Ivanhoe Apts & Townhomes - Owatonna Address1625 Linn Ave, 220 - 230 18th St SW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families North Court Townhomes - Owatonna Address1512 Saint Paul Rd, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Learning Ally

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Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Let's Smile Inc

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Dental Clinic Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-4063 Emailletssmile@outlook.com Website addresshttps://letssmileinc.com

Area Served: Steele County

Land to Air Express

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Transportation - Minneapolis Airport Shuttle Address50 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(888) 736-9190 Emailcustomerservice@landtoair.net Website addresshttps://www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routes/msp-airport-shuttle

Area Served: Cities in Southern Minnesota

Land to Air Express

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Local Bus Service Address50 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(888) 736-9190 Emailcustomerservice@landtoair.net Website addresshttps://www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routes/southern-mn-connection

Area Served: Cities in Southern Minnesota

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

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Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

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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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