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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - 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
- 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
- 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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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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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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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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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Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Amtrak

AmtrakLink: view organization details

Transportation - Rail Call for Location Phone number(800) 872-7245 Website addresshttps://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Bridging Hope Counseling

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Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Rogers Address21000 Rogers Dr, Ste 200, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailadmin@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Rogers and surrounding areas

Bridging Hope Counseling

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Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Buffalo Address311 10th Ave S, Ste B, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailadmin@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Buffalo and surrounding areas

Bridging Hope Counseling

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Counseling Services Bridging Hope Counseling - Lino Lakes Address6776 Lake Dr, Ste 170, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 291-5505 Emailinfo@bridginghopecounseling.com Website addresshttps://bridginghopecounseling.com/services

Area Served: Lino Lakes and surrounding areas

Bridges and Pathways

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Counseling Services Address1068 Lake St S, Ste 109, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 982-4792 Emailaddykovar@bridgesandpathways.net Website addresshttps://www.bridgesandpathways.com/services

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding areas

Climax and Shelly Public School District

Climax and Shelly Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address111 E Broadway, Climax, MN, 56523 Phone number(218) 857-2385 Website addresshttps://www.isd592.org

Area Served: Climax-Shelly Public School District

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

Crookston Public School District

Crookston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address402 W Fisher Ave, Ste 593, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2762 Website addresshttps://www.crookston.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Crookston Public School District

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

East Grand Forks Public Schools

East Grand Forks Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1420 4th Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721 Phone number(218) 773-3494 Website addresshttps://www.egf.k12.mn.us/o/school-readiness

Area Served: East Grand Forks Public School District

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

Comfort Wheels

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Transportation Address6113 Rome Cir NW, Ste 6113, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(612) 607-3861

Area Served: Rochester area and Twin Cities Metro Area

Empower You Therapy

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Counseling Services Address4570 Churchill St, Ste 220, Shoreview, MN, 55126 Phone number(612) 808-0953 Emailania@empoweryoutc.com Website addresshttps://www.empoweryoutc.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Cities Area Transit (CAT)

Cities Area Transit (CAT)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address450 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 746-2600 Website addresshttps://www.grandforksgov.com/government/city-departments/cities-area-transit-cat/routes-schedules

Area Served: Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City limits

Cities Area Transit (CAT)

Cities Area Transit (CAT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address450 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 787-9120 Website addresshttps://www.grandforksgov.com/government/city-departments/cities-area-transit-cat/dial-a-ride-senior-rider

Area Served: Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City limits

Emily's Doula Care

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Doula Support Emily Hanson AddressCambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 307-0620 Emailemilysdoulacare@gmail.com Website addresshttps://emilysdoulacare.wixsite.com/home

Area Served: Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne

Center of Human Environment

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Mahnomen Ranch Address2425 230th Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 Phone number(218) 935-5403 Emailche@arvig.net

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Cherish Life Birth and Beyond

Cherish Life Birth and BeyondLink: view organization details

Doula Support Address3755 Wooddale Ave S, Apt 326, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 Phone number(612) 405-0857 Emailadmin@cherishlifebirth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

City of Twin Valley

City of Twin ValleyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Wimmer Cabins Address100-111 Memorial Dr, Twin Valley, MN, 56584 Phone number(218) 584-5254 Emailtvcity@tvutel.com Website addresshttps://twinvalleymn.com/wimmer-homes

Area Served: Norman County

City of Fosston

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address220 1st St E, Fosston, MN, 56542 Phone number(218) 435-1969 Website addresshttps://www.fosston.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={18408C1E-E55A-45E3-9C3A-B2366E3D456F}

Area Served: City of Fosston

DPS Transport LLC

DPS Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address10800 Lyndale Ave S, Ste 75, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 884-4882

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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