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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,274 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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Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Wilder Early Childhood Mental Health Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2310 EmailAlyssa.larson@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/mental-health/therapy-services-for-adults-children-families

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://www.ausm.org

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung CenterLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information AddressPO Box 14720, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(651) 645-4097 Emailsupport@aclu-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aclu-mn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Bright Minds Therapy LLC

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Autism Therapy Address9420 4th St N, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042 Phone number(612) 867-5647

Area Served: Washington County

Bright Minds Therapy LLC

Bright Minds Therapy LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address9420 4th St N, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042 Phone number(612) 867-5647

Area Served: Washington County

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location Phone number(651) 287-4801 Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Brittany's Place Call for Location Phone number(612) 813-5030 EmailBrittanys.Place@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/safeharboreastmetro.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

AccessAbility, Inc.

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Job Training - Project Connect AccessAbility Address360 Hoover St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 331-5958 Emailcep@accessability.org Website addresshttps://www.accessability.org/project-connect

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Oakdale Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Most programs serve Washington County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Oakdale Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Washington County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Stillwater Address375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Stillwater area

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Stillwater Address375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Stillwater area

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Bloomington Address2950 Metro Dr, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Oakdale - Early Childhood Mental Health Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Cottage Grove- Early Childhood Mental Health Address8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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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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