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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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
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  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - 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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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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Better Outlook LLC

Better Outlook LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address6043 Hudson Rd, Ste 140E, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 206-2471 Emailinfo@betteroutlookmn.com Website addresshttps://betteroutlookmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

Better Outlook LLC

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Autism Therapy Better Outlook LLC - Oakdale Address625 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 410-7955 Emailinfo@betteroutlookmn.com Website addresshttps://betteroutlookmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

Better Outlook LLC

Better Outlook LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Better Outlook LLC - Oakdale Address625 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 410-7955 Emailinfo@betteroutlookmn.com Website addresshttps://betteroutlookmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

CareerForce Cottage Grove

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Career Counseling Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-4162 Emailcareerforce.cottagegrove@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Washington County

CareerForce Cottage Grove

CareerForce Cottage GroveLink: view organization details

Job Training Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-4162 Emailcareerforce.cottagegrove@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

CareerForce Forest Lake

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Career Counseling Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 275-7265 Emailcareerforce.forestlake@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Washington County

CareerForce Forest Lake

CareerForce Forest LakeLink: view organization details

Job Training Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 275-7265 Emailcareerforce.forestlake@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc.

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Autism Therapy Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc. - Woodbury Address2080 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 201-2468

Area Served: Washington County

Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc.

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc. - Woodbury Address2080 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 201-2468

Area Served: Washington County

Care Cab

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Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

A and Y Care LLC

A and Y Care LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2833 13th Ave S, Ste 218, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(720) 771-1294

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Better Beginnings

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Parenting Support Address1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Better Beginnings

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Doula Support Address1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailhallie@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Better Beginnings

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com/new-parent-courses

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Assureaid Transport LLC

Assureaid Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address322 W Lake St, Ste 206, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(952) 999-0378

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Autism Services of Minnesota

Autism Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address14663 Mercantile Dr N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 405-3156 Emailintake@autismservicesmn.com Website addresshttps://autismservicesmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

Autism Services of Minnesota

Autism Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address14663 Mercantile Dr N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 405-3156 Emailintake@autismservicesmn.com Website addresshttps://autismservicesmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

Autism Services of Minnesota

Autism Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address14663 Mercantile Dr N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 405-3156 Emailintake@autismservicesmn.com Website addresshttps://autismservicesmn.com

Area Served: Washington County

African Community Services (ACS)

African Community Services (ACS)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1305 E 24th St, Ste E, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-9984 EmailHomar@africancs.org Website addresshttps://africancs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Camp Odayin

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Support Group - Children with Heart Disease Address3503 Highpoint Dr N, Ste 250, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 351-9185 Emailinfo@campodayin.org Website addresshttps://campodayin.org/about

Area Served: Serves families in MN, WI, IL and IA

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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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