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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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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- 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
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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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Reach Out and Read

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Find a Clinic offering Free Books and Reading Information Address02111 Website addresshttps://reachoutandread.org/find-a-site

Area Served: Program sites are located throughout the State of Minnesota

Semcac

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Home Repair Financial Assistance Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-8207 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/housing-shelter/housing-rehab-loan-programs

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Weatherization Assistance Program Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/weatherization-program

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Transitional Housing Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Community Action Agency Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Head Start Owatonna Center Address565 20th St NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(866) 808-0260 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/head-start

Area Served: Steele County

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

Semcac

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Reproductive and Sexual Health Semcac Clinic Address420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-8396 Emailclinic@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/semcac-clinic

Area Served: Fillmore, Houston and Winona Counties, but there are no residency requirements

Semcac

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Weatherization Assistance Program Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/weatherization-program

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-7134 Emailowatonnacc@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Low-Cost Auto Repair Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 541-7134 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/car-repair-program

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 541-7134 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Reunify Foundations

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Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

Reunify Foundations

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Parental Visitation Monitoring Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

Raising Multiples

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Information and Support AddressPO Box 321, Metamora, IL, 61548 Emailinfo@raisingmultiples.org Website addresshttps://www.raisingmultiples.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Quality Transportation Company

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Transportation Address120 W Broadway St, Ste 102, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 573-1313

Area Served: Steele County

PEAK Parent Center

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Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address917 E Moreno Ave, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 Phone number(719) 531-9400 Emailparentadvisor@peakparent.org Website addresshttps://www.peakparent.org/services

Area Served: Nationwide

Quit Partner

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Pregnancy Program Call for Location Phone number(800) 784-8669 Emailcessation@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.quitpartnermn.com/quit-your-way/pregnancy-program

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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