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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 81 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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Better Futures Enterprises

Better Futures EnterprisesLink: view organization details

Job Training - Individuals with Criminal Histories Address2620 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 351-8657 Website addresshttps://betterfuturesminnesota.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)Link: view organization details

Financial Management Education Address1821 University Ave W, Ste S125, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-9411 Emailinfo@aeds-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aeds-mn.org/financial

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Wilder Family Spirit Home Visiting Program (AABC) Address451 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2424 Emaildonyella.smith@wilder.org Website addresshttps://aabcprojects.org/resources.html

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Wilder African American Babies Coalition (AABC) Address451 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2424 Emailaabcprojects@wilder.org Website addresshttps://aabcprojects.org/training.html

Area Served: Ramsey County area

Bella Rolland

Bella RollandLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 865-0329 Emailisabella.rolland88@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Summer School Lunch Program Address1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org/housing

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers Address1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Best Academy

Best AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1300 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 876-4105 Website addresshttps://www.thebestacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Best Academy

Best AcademyLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address1300 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 381-9743 Website addresshttps://www.thebestacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

African American Child Wellness Institute

African American Child Wellness InstituteLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address9800 Shelard Pkwy, Ste 325, Plymouth, MN, 55441 Phone number(763) 522-0100 Emailinfo@aacwi.org Website addresshttps://aacwi.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

ABIYE Collective LLC

ABIYE Collective LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55407 Emailhello@abiyecollective.com Website addresshttps://www.abiyecollective.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Ariel Mendoza Scaife

Ariel Mendoza ScaifeLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressInver Grove Heights, MN, 55077 Emailcontactloveandluz@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/loveandluzdoula

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide

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

Edith's House

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address5851 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(651) 955-4299 Emailedith@edithshouse.org Website addresshttps://www.edithshouse.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Doula Minnesota

Doula MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Doula Support Jenny Xiong AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(612) 802-7856 Emailjxiong123@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.doulamn.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Doulas of Duluth

Doulas of DuluthLink: view organization details

Doula Support Liza Williamson AddressDuluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(651) 747-6641 Emailliza@doulasofduluth.com Website addresshttps://www.doulasofduluth.com

Area Served: St. Louis

Eleanor Trenary

Eleanor TrenaryLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Dual Doula MN

Dual Doula MNLink: view organization details

Doula Support Luna Wright AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(612) 360-1150 Emaildualdoulamn@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Harvodes Bereavement and Loss Center, Inc.

Harvodes Bereavement and Loss Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Address2700 1st St N, Ste 103, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 259-7706 Emailbillyander@harvodesblc.org Website addresshttps://www.harvodesblc.org

Area Served: Central Minnesota

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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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