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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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- 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
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Job Training
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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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Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers Address1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Augsburg College Health Commons

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Free or Low-Cost Diapers Augsburg Central Health Commons Address333 S 12th St, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 330-1209 Emailcentralhealthcommons@augsburg.edu Website addresshttp://www.augsburg.edu/healthcommons

Area Served: Hennepin County

Augsburg College Health Commons

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Free or Low-Cost Diapers Health Commons in Cedar-Riverside Address1600 S 6th St, Bldg B, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 330-1209 Emailcedarhealthcommons@augsburg.edu Website addresshttp://www.augsburg.edu/healthcommons

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area

Augsburg College Health Commons

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Free or Low-Cost Diapers Health Commons East Address2090 Conway St, Conway Community Center, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(612) 330-1209 Emailcedarhealthcommons@augsburg.edu Website addresshttp://www.augsburg.edu/healthcommons

Area Served: St. Paul

Basic Needs Inc.

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address445 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 Phone number(651) 207-8656 Emailexecdir@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org/voucherprogram

Area Served: South Washington County

Common Cup Ministry

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Parenting Support Hutchinson Address405 California St NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

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Parenting Support Glencoe Address712 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County, particularly area surrounding Glencoe

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

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Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Winona Address111 Market St, Ste 2, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

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Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Mankato (N Broad St) Address201 N Broad St, Ste 100, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

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Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Rochester Address903 Center St W, Ste 220, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets

Area Served: Statewide

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

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Parenting Support Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://www.ceap.org/what-we-do/childrens-programs.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Elevate - St. Cloud

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address376 3rd St NE, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 252-4150 Emailinfo@elevatestcloud.org Website addresshttps://elevatestcloud.org/services/education-support

Area Served: Stearns County

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Faribault Address1400 Cannon Cir, Ste 8, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 573-2627 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Rice County

Grace Place

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Grace Place - Winona Address802 W Broadway St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-2283 Emailinfo@graceplaceinc.org Website addresshttps://graceplaceinc.org/community-support-services

Area Served: Winona County

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

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Food Shelf Address1289 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-8586 Emailfranciscan@brothersofpeace.org Website addresshttps://brothersofpeace.org/what-we-do/service/food-shelf

Area Served: Ramsey County

Families First of Minnesota

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Crisis Nursery Families First of Minnesota - Main Office Address126 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 287-2020 Emailcrisisn@familiesfirstmn.org Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/crisis-nursery

Area Served: Olmsted County

Hastings Family Service

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address301 2nd St E, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 437-7134 Emailinfo@hastingsfamilyservice.org Website addresshttps://hastingsfamilyservice.org/programs-services/community-resource-assistance.html

Area Served: Residents who live within the boundaries of School District 200. This area includes the cities of: Hastings, Hampton, New Tier, Miesville and Vermillion and portions of these townships: Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, Vermillion and Welch townships

EVOLVE Family Services

EVOLVE Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education EVOLVE Family Services - East Office Address5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/pregnancy-services

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

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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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