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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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    - 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
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- 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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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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
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- 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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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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Shakopee Community Assistance

Shakopee Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Prior Lake Address16170 Arcadia Ave SE, Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Shakopee Community Assistance

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Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Shakopee Address909 Marschall Rd, First Presbyterian Church, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Pillsbury United Communities

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Pillsbury United Communities - Oak Park Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 377-7000 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/cafe-meals

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

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Holiday Program Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location Phone number(612) 721-1681 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/tag/turkey-giveaways

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location Phone number(612) 721-1681 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/cafe-meals

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Pregnancy Choices - Apple Valley

Pregnancy Choices - Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address15010 Glazier Ave, Ste 104, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 234-9850 Emailinfo@mypregnancychoices.com Website addresshttps://mypregnancychoices.com/pregnancy-resources

Area Served: Dakota County

Pregnancy Choices - Apple Valley

Pregnancy Choices - Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address15010 Glazier Ave, Ste 104, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 234-9850 Emailinfo@mypregnancychoices.com Website addresshttps://mypregnancychoices.com/unplanned-pregnancy-info-guys

Area Served: Dakota County

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

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Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Riverway Learning Community Charter

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address1200 Storrs Pond Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 474-6120 Website addresshttps://www.riverwaylearningcommunity.org

Area Served: Winona County and surrounding area

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

Prodeo Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address4141 University Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 205-9950 Website addresshttps://www.prodeoacademy.org

Area Served: Anoka County and surrounding area

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

Partnership Academy, Inc.

Partnership Academy, Inc.Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address6500 Nicollet Ave, Ste 101, Minneapolis, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 866-3630 Website addresshttps://www.paschool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Sejong Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address2410 Stillwater Rd E, Maplewood, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 301-8722 Website addresshttps://www.sejongacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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

Rice Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address30 Main St E, Old Village Hall, Rice, MN, 56367 Phone number(320) 393-2915 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/RiceAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Rice area, Royalton, Gilman, and St. Stephen

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 656-3794 Emailjulie.thom@isd748.org Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org/orelc/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Rockford Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address6051 Ash St, Rockford, MN, 55373 Phone number(763) 477-7500 Emailtiffany.reinhard@rockford883.org Website addresshttps://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/community/early-childhood-programs/early-childhood-health-and-developmental-screening

Area Served: Rockford Public School District

Rockford Public School District

Rockford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address6051 Ash St, Rockford, MN, 55373 Phone number(763) 477-7500 Website addresshttps://www.rockford.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rockford Public School District

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

Rocori Public School District

Rocori Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address534 5th Ave N, Cold Spring, MN, 56320 Phone number(320) 685-8631 Website addresshttps://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/community-ed/little-spartans

Area Served: Rocori Public School District

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

Rocori Public School District

Rocori Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address534 5th Ave N, Cold Spring, MN, 56320 Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailskansonj@rocori.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.rocori.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rocori Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailrbraun@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillece.com/early-childhood-screening.html

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

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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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