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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
    - Car Seats
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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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- 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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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and 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
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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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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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 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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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

Quit Partner

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American Indian Quitline Call for Location Phone number(833) 924-7848 Emailcessation@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://quitpartnermn.com/american-indian-quitline

Area Served: Statewide

Quit Partner

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

Area Served: Statewide

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Rochester Clinic Address1212 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-5186 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Southeastern MN

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Rochester Clinic Address1212 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-5186 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Southeastern MN

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities

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Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/twin-cities/our-care?listPage=1

Area Served: Statewide

Quality Stretchers LLC

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Transportation - Stretcher Address1027 7th St NW, Ste 212, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 202-7747 Website addresshttps://qualitystretchers.com

Area Served: Statewide

Secure Base Counseling Center

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Secure Base Counseling Center - Northfield Address570 Professional Dr, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 301-3412 Emailoffice@securebasecounselingcenter.com Website addresshttps://www.securebasecounselingcenter.com

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals Phone number(855) 431-6468 Website addresshttps://www.mnpsychconsult.com

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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