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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Aspirus St. Luke's Healthcare

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Birthing Hospital Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital Address915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 249-4700 Website addresshttps://www.slhduluth.com/services/obstetrics-gynecology

Area Served: St. Louis County

Astera Health

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Birthing Hospital Address421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-3510 Website addresshttps://asterahealth.org/what-we-offer/obstetrics

Area Served: Wadena County

Alomere Health

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Birthing Hospital Address111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-5123 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/birth-place

Area Served: Douglas County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital Abbott Northwestern Hospital Address800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 775-5500 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Address200 State Ave, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 497-3743 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Rice County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital Buffalo Hospital Address303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 684-7640 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Wright County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids Address4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 236-2229 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital United Hospital Address333 Smith Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 241-6290 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital Owatonna Hospital Address2250 NW 26th St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 977-2455 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Steele County

Allina Health

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Birthing Hospital New Ulm Medical Center Address1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 217-5333 Website addresshttps://www.themotherbabycenter.org

Area Served: Brown County

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

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Birthing Hospital Address300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 532-9661 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/services/pregnancy-birth/labor-delivery

Area Served: Primarily serves Lyon County Also serves neighboring Chippewa, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties

Community Memorial Hospital

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Birthing Hospital Address512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-1271 Website addresshttps://cloquethospital.com/about/03-birthing-suites-2

Area Served: Carlton County

CentraCare - Paynesville

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Birthing Hospital Address200 W 1st St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3767 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/paynesville

Area Served: Stearns, Meeker and Kandiyohi counties

CentraCare - St. Cloud

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Birthing Hospital CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Address1406 6th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 255-5745 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/st-cloud

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

CentraCare - Melrose

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Birthing Hospital Address525 Main St W, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 256-4231 x24190 Emailmelrosehospital@centracare.com Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/melrose

Area Served: St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Sauk Centre and surrounding counties

CentraCare - Monticello

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Birthing Hospital Address1013 Hart Blvd, Monticello, MN, 55362 Phone number(763) 271-2218 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/locations/profile/monticello-birth-center

Area Served: Sherburne and Wright counties

CentraCare - Long Prairie

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Birthing Hospital Address50 CentraCare Dr, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 Phone number(320) 732-2131 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/long-prairie

Area Served: Todd County

CentraCare - Sauk Centre

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Birthing Hospital Address425 Elm St N, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone number(320) 200-3200 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/sauk-centre

Area Served: Stearns County

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

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Birthing Hospital Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby Address320 E Main St, Crosby, MN, 56441 Phone number(218) 546-7462 Website addresshttps://www.cuyunamed.org/services-and-specialties/specialty-care/birthing-center

Area Served: Crow Wing County

CentraCare

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Birthing Hospital CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital Campus Address301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-4069 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/willmar

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

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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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