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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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    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
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
- 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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  - Additional Resources
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
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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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
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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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Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Rochester Address4100 NW 18th Ave, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-9374 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of La Crosse Address115 5th Ave S, Ste 406, La Crosse, WI, 54601 Phone number(608) 782-0373 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Houston and Winona counties

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Mankato Address330 Stadium Rd, Ste 201B, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-7818 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Mankato/North Mankato area but also clients from the surrounding counties of Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Waseca

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of St. Paul Address299 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-7033 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Winona Address920 W 5th St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-2421 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Winona County

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Marshall Address348 W Main St, Ste 107, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 532-3660 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Yellow Medicine, Redwood, and Murray counties

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Brainerd Address401 W Laurel St, Ste B, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-8470 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Benton, Crow Wing, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Coon Rapids Address11464 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 757-0715 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: North Metro and Anoka County

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Moorhead Address715 11th St N, Ste 103C, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 477-1977 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Fargo - Moorhead and surrounding area

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Hutchinson Address218 Main St S, Ste 132, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-5433 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: McLeod County

Bridges to Safety

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address15 Kellogg Blvd W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 266-9901 Website addresshttp://www.bridgestosafety.org/help.html

Area Served: Ramsey County residents, or residents of other counties where the abuse happened in Ramsey County or the abuser is a Ramsey County resident

Bertha Hewitt Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address310 Central Ave S, Bertha, MN, 56437 Phone number(218) 894-2439 Website addresshttps://www.isd786.org/early-childhood-education-programmi

Area Served: Bertha-Hewitt Public School District

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

Bertha Hewitt Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address310 Central Ave S, Bertha, MN, 56437 Phone number(218) 894-2439 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd786.org/early-childhood-education-programmi

Area Served: Bertha-Hewitt Public School District

Angels of Hope

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Food Shelf Address56395 Forest Blvd, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 336-9191 Emailangelofhope2011@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://angelsofhopefoodshelf.weebly.com

Area Served: Pine County Will serve people throughout the state if requested

Blackduck Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630 Phone number(218) 835-5300 Website addresshttps://blackduckschoolreadiness.weebly.com

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

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

Blackduck Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630 Phone number(218) 835-5300 x350 Emailsfrank@blackduck.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://blackduck.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-3119 EmailJanelle_Slough@isd31.net Website addresshttp://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 755-3133 Website addresshttp://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

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

Aitkin Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2115 x2203 Emailsshereck@isd1.org Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org/early-childhood-screening.html

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7735 Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

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

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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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