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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 439 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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Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

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

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

Maangaar Global

Maangaar GlobalLink: view organization details

Support Group Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Kat Stangler

Kat StanglerLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressNorthfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 581-2985 Emailgoldenhourbirthservicesmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.goldenhourbirthservicesmn.com/birthdoulasupport

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation, St. Louis, Scott, Steele, Waseca

Lloyd Management, Inc.

Lloyd Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Parkview Heights Townhouses Address402 Saint Paul Pl, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 625-5573 Emailinfo@lloydmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.lloydmanagement.com

Area Served: Steele County

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna

Mayo Clinic Health System - OwatonnaLink: view organization details

Clinic Address2200 NW 26th St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-1120 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/owatonna/services-and-treatments/primary-care

Area Served: Steele County

Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna

Mayo Clinic Health System - OwatonnaLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Address2200 NW 26th St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-5062 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/owatonna/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Steele County

Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna

Mayo Clinic Health System - OwatonnaLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Mayo Clinic Store - Owatonna Address1100 W Frontage Rd, Ste 160, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-5098 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/owatonna/services-and-treatments/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Steele County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Rochester Address903 Center St W, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 512-1015 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: SE Minnesota

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin Hospital and Clinic Address1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 434-1266 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin Hospital and Clinic Address1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 433-7351 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin Hospital and Clinic Address1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 444-5062 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin Hospital and Clinic Address1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 433-8758 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/austin/services-and-treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology

Area Served: Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties

Medford Public School District

Medford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN, 55049 Phone number(507) 444-8604 Emailowatonna0-5@owatonna.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.medford.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Steele County

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Medford Public School District

Medford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN, 55049 Phone number(507) 444-8604 Emailowatonna0-5@owatonna.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.medford.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Steele County

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Medford Public School District

Medford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN, 55049 Phone number(507) 214-6380 Website addresshttps://www.medford.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Steele County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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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