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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.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,121 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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St. Louis County Public School District

St. Louis County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1701 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 749-8130 Website addresshttps://www.isd2142.net/page/3037

Area Served: St. Louis County School District

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

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7171 Emailjennifer.dupre@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/ecscreening

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7170 Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/pp15

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

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

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Phone number(651) 665-0150 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Paul Public School District

St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address360 Colborne St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 744-2019 Emailchee.moua@spps.org Website addresshttps://www.spps.org/about/departments/health-wellness/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: St. Paul Public School District

St. Paul Public School District

St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address360 Colborne St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 325-2521 Website addresshttps://www.spps.org/academics/teaching-learning/pre-kindergarten

Area Served: St. Paul Public School District

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

Spirit of Matthew 25

Spirit of Matthew 25Link: view organization details

Food Distribution Address10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 755-6990 EmailTammy@CoonRapidsUMC.org Website addresshttps://www.spiritofmatthew25.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Southern Valley Alliance

Southern Valley AllianceLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - Domestic Violence Address103 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 873-4214 Emailcrisis@svamn.org Website addresshttps://svamn.org/get-help

Area Served: Carver and Scott counties

Southern Valley Alliance

Southern Valley AllianceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address103 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 873-4214 Emailofficemanager@svamn.org Website addresshttps://svamn.org/get-help

Area Served: Carver and Scott counties

Southern Valley Alliance

Southern Valley AllianceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address103 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 873-4214 Emailofficemanager@svamn.org Website addresshttps://svamn.org/get-help

Area Served: Carver and Scott counties

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 888-9616 Emailinfo@veap.org Website addresshttps://veap.org/get-help/visit-the-food-pantry

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis with zip codes 55410, 55419, 55417

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 706-1170 Emailwwebster@isd282.org Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/parents-children-birth-to-age-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 706-1170 Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/preschool-ages-3-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

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

Southside Family Nurturing Center

Southside Family Nurturing CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2448 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-2762 Emailssfncnews@ssfnc.org Website addresshttps://www.ssfnc.org/family-support

Area Served: Phillips Community of South Minneapolis

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 425-6636 Emailamockenh@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 425-6631 Website addresshttps://www.sowashco.org/academics/preschool

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

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

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 351-4018 Emailbergea@stillwaterschools.org Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 351-4018 Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/preschool

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

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

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting North Minneapolis Address1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 294-2680 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting

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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