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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 650 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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Immigration Advocates Network

Immigration Advocates NetworkLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Immi Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.immi.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Ethiopian Community in Minnesota

Ethiopian Community in MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 233, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 645-9668 Emailecmonemn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://ethiopiancommunitymn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

GreatSchools

GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 x4 Emaileuter@hlww.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe/screening

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4646 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-1122 EmailmawsecoB-3helpmegrow@mawseco.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-1122 Emailmawseco3-5ECSE@mawseco.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe/preschool

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

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

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Parenting Support District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Emailrbender@hlww.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4646 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Family Counseling Center, Buffalo

Family Counseling Center, BuffaloLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address102 Marty Dr, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-5420 Website addresshttp://fccmn.com

Area Served: Western Metro area

FamilyEducation

FamilyEducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Horizon Bridge ABA

Horizon Bridge ABALink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address1401 American Blvd E, Ste 8, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 499-4697 EmailInfo@horizonbridgeaba.com Website addresshttps://horizonbridgeaba.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Ramsey, and Wright counties

Horizon Bridge ABA

Horizon Bridge ABALink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address1401 American Blvd E, Ste 8, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 499-4697 EmailInfo@horizonbridgeaba.com Website addresshttps://horizonbridgeaba.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Ramsey, and Wright counties

Essence Property Management

Essence Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Willows Address1330 Timber Ln, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(218) 444-6593 Emailthewillows2@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.essenceproperties.com

Area Served: Wright County

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Hazelden in Plymouth Address11505 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(866) 831-5700 Website addresshttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/rehab-treatment/outpatient-treatment

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Wright, Sherburne and Washington counties

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Hazelden in Center City Address15251 Pleasant Valley Rd, Center City, MN, 55012 Phone number(866) 831-5700 Website addresshttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/rehab-treatment/outpatient-treatment

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Pine, Kanabec, Sherburne, Wright and Washington counties

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Hazelden in Maple Grove Address7001 E Fish Lake Rd, Ste 120, Maple Grove, MN, 55311 Phone number(866) 831-5700 Website addresshttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/rehab-treatment/outpatient-treatment

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Wright, Sherburne and Washington counties

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

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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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