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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- 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
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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,884 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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Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/thanksgiving

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Cannon Falls Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address511 Belle St W, Door 5, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 819-0236 Emailcannonfallsfoodshelf70@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566415072025

Area Served: Goodhue County

Cannon Falls Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 263-6800 Emaildalsin.alisha@cf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

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

Cannon Falls Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Phone number(507) 263-6800 Emailbehrens.marissa@cf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

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

Caledonia Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 474-7190 Emailzselnes@hved.org Website addresshttps://www.cps.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Caledonia Public School District

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

Caledonia Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921 Phone number(507) 725-5205 Emailjill_kleckner@cps.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cps.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Caledonia Public School District

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

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Shakopee Address1308 Greenwood Ct, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(612) 355-6525 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Scott County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Brooklyn Park Address6001 96th Ln N, Ste 120, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 Phone number(763) 343-9550 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Hennepin County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Minnetonka Address5600 Rowland Rd, Ste 250, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(612) 405-1110 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Hennepin County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Shoreview Address5933 Rice Creek Pkwy, Shoreview, MN, 55126 Phone number(763) 344-8858 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Ramsey County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Anoka Coon Rapids Address3777 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Ste 120, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(612) 429-6686 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Anoka County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Lakeville Address20890 Kenbridge Ct, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(612) 355-8865 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Dakota County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Plymouth Address2905 Northwest Blvd, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(612) 355-8868 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Hennepin County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Apple Valley Address14949 Florence Trl, Ste 100 & 200, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 960-8985 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Dakota County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Burnsville Address625 E Nicollet Blvd, Ste 100, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(612) 445-5433 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Dakota County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Eden Prairie Address14852 Scenic Heights Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(763) 363-8899 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Hennepin County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - South Oakdale Address7755 3rd St N, Ste 150, St. Paul, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 867-6684 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Washington County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Roseville Address3030 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 90, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 461-2022 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Ramsey County

Action Behavior Centers

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Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - Maple Grove Address7001 E Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55311 Phone number(612) 260-5022 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/screener

Area Served: Hennepin 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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