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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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- 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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  - Financial Assistance
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  - 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 437 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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Day One Services

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Crisis Line - Domestic Violence & Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence/help-now

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttp://dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

Day One Services

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Address1000 E 80th St, The Sheila Wellstone Center, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(866) 223-1111 Emailsafety@dayoneservices.org Website addresshttps://dayoneservices.org/trafficking/safe-habor

Area Served: Statewide

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Ellendale Square Apartments Address208 7th Ave W, Ellendale, MN, 56026 Phone number(507) 318-9635 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Steele County

CenterPoint Energy

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Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Information and Support Call for Location Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-2991 Website addresshttps://www.communitypathwayssc.org/marketplace-owatonna

Area Served: Steele County

Crisis Resource Center of Steele County

Crisis Resource Center of Steele CountyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address127 W Pearl St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-1202 Emailcrcsteelecnty@qwestoffice.net

Area Served: Steele County

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim Services

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Address151 4th St SE, Ste 3, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 289-0636 Emailvictim.services@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/public-safety-law-enforcement/victim-services/safe-harbor

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

Cedar House, Inc

Cedar House, IncLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Faribault Office Address329 Faribault Rd, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 334-1983 Emailinfo@cedarhouseinc.com Website addresshttps://www.cedarhouseinc.com/services-offered

Area Served: Rice and Steele counties ARMHS and CTSS services provided in Carver, Freeborn, Mower, Rice, Scott and Steele counties.

Cash Wise Foods

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Cash Wise Food and Drug - Owatonna Address495 W North St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-7886 Website addresshttps://shop.cashwise.com/store/cash-wise-foods/storefront

Area Served: Owatonna and surrounding area

Center for Inclusive Child Care

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Information and Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Family Voices of Minnesota

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Parenting Support - Children with Special Health Needs or Disabilities Call for Location Phone number(612) 440-1609 EmailConnected@familyvoicesmn.org Website addresshttp://familyvoicesofminnesota.org/about-us/get-connected

Area Served: Statewide

Help Me Grow

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Help Me Grow Help Me Grow - Statewide Referral System Address1500 Highway 36 W, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(866) 693-4769 Emailhelpmegrow@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian Foundation

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Address430 Beecher Rd, Humanitarian Foundation Office, Gahanna, OH, 43230 Phone number(614) 933-0711 Emailhf@hfgrotto.org Website addresshttps://hfgrotto.org/programs

Area Served: Nationwide

Green Touch Doula Care

Green Touch Doula CareLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressAustin, MN, 55912 Emailgreentouchdoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.greentouchdoula.com

Area Served: Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Olmsted, Steele

Hadley

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Vision Loss Services Address700 Elm St, Winnetka, IL, 60093 Phone number(800) 323-4238 Emailinfo@HadleyHelps.org Website addresshttps://hadleyhelps.org/learn

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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