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- 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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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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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

Source MN Inc

Source MN IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5200 Emailinfo@sourcemn.org Website addresshttps://sourcemn.org/food

Area Served: Hennepin County

Source MN Inc

Source MN IncLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address2609 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5200 Emailinfo@sourcemn.org Website addresshttps://sourcemn.org/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

Urban Ventures

Urban VenturesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Latino Community Address2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 638-1000 Emailinfo@urbanventures.org Website addresshttps://urbanventures.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis Online classes can be accessed Nationally

Soup for the Soul, Inc.

Soup for the Soul, Inc.Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address536 Union St S, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora, MN, 55051 Emailinfo@soupforthesoulinc.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/soupforthesoulmora

Area Served: Mora area

St. Clair Public School District

St. Clair Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address121 Main St W, St. Clair, MN, 56080 Phone number(507) 245-3501 Website addresshttps://www.stclair.new.rschooltoday.com

Area Served: St. Clair Public School District

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

St. Clair Public School District

St. Clair Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address121 Main St W, St. Clair, MN, 56080 Phone number(507) 245-3533 x266 Emailkschemmel@stclaircyclones.org Website addresshttps://www.stclair.new.rschooltoday.com/page/2623

Area Served: St. Clair Public School District

Sleepy Eye Public School District

Sleepy Eye Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address400 4th Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085 Phone number(507) 794-7903 Website addresshttps://www.sleepyeyeschools.com/school-readiness

Area Served: Sleepy Eye Public School District

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

Springfield Public School District

Springfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address12 Burns Ave, Springfield, MN, 56087 Phone number(507) 723-4283 Emailjanet.simonsen24@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.springfield.mntm.org

Area Served: Springfield Public School District

Springfield Public School District

Springfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address12 Burns Ave, Springfield, MN, 56087 Phone number(507) 723-4283 Website addresshttp://www.springfield.mntm.org

Area Served: Springfield Public School District

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

United South Central Independent Public School District

United South Central Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, 56097 Phone number(507) 553-5810 Emailrorourke@unitedsouthcentral.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedsouthcentral.org

Area Served: United South Central 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
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- Greater MN Transit options
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- 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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