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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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The Journey Center

The Journey CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address230 W Lyon St, Ste 109, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 335-2220 Emailkaren@thejourneycentermn.com Website addresshttps://www.thejourneycentermn.com

Area Served: Lyon County

Welcome Baby Care

Welcome Baby CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address7900 International Dr, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(952) 942-5676 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/welcomebabycare

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-4261 Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

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

Watertown Dental

Watertown DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address603 Jefferson Ave SW, Watertown, MN, 55388 Phone number(952) 955-2650 Website addresshttps://www.watertowndental.com/services

Area Served: Carver, Hennepin and Wright counties

Vision Quest Property Management, Inc.

Vision Quest Property Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Van Dyke Village Townhomes Address2191 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 770-7687 Website addresshttps://www.vqpm.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Vision Quest Property Management, Inc.

Vision Quest Property Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Carefree Cottages of Maplewood Address1801 Gervais Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 770-7687 Website addresshttps://www.vqpm.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Swift Ride Transportation

Swift Ride TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Swift Ride Transportation - Rochester Address1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 316-1605 Emailcontact@swiftridetransportation.com

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Emailtpmarshall@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailtpjackson@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Office II Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Nobles counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Community Transit Address110 N Blue Mound Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Rock County

Tracy Area Public School District

Tracy Area Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address934 Pine St, Tracy, MN, 56175 Phone number(507) 629-5518 Website addresshttp://www.tracy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Tracy Area Public School District

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

Volunteers in Mercy - Pipestone

Volunteers in Mercy - PipestoneLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressPO Box 22, Edgerton, MN, 56128 Phone number(507) 220-4231

Area Served: Nobles, Pipestone, Murray, Rock counties

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School District

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address344 8th St, Westbrook, MN, 56183 Phone number(507) 859-2141 Website addresshttps://www.wwgschools.org

Area Served: Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District

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

Wabasso Public School District

Wabasso Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address1333 May St, Wabasso, MN, 56293 Phone number(507) 342-5114 Website addresshttps://www.isd640.org/page/2552

Area Served: Wabasso Public School District

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

Twin Lakes Transportation LLC

Twin Lakes Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1701 American Blvd E, S16 R1, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 605-1622 Website addresshttps://twinlakestransportation.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

Van Binsbergen and AssociatesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Finlandia Apartments Address107 Edgewood St, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

Van Binsbergen and AssociatesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Carolina Village Apartments Address511 Carolina Ave, Hoffman, MN, 56339 Phone number(320) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Grant County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

Van Binsbergen and AssociatesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Summit Village Apartments Address102 N Madison Ave, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 269-6640 x23 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail 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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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