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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 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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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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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

Edith's HouseLink: view organization details

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

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Doula Support Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center Address927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 878-3732 Emailcalliebassett@fdlband.org Website addresshttps://fdlband.org/services/human_services/community_health_services/doula_program.php

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Inc

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. Address270 Kent St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 224-4606 Emailinfo@hallieqbrown.org Website addresshttps://www.hallieqbrown.org/site/index.php/basic-needs

Area Served: Summit-University area of St. Paul

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Inc

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center IncLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. Address270 Kent St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 224-4601 Emailinfo@hallieqbrown.org Website addresshttps://www.hallieqbrown.org/site/index.php/programs-2

Area Served: Summit-University area of St. Paul

Family Values for Life

Family Values for LifeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1280 Arcade St, First Covenant Church, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-6663 Emailinfo@familyvaluesforlife.org Website addresshttps://fvflmn.org/programs-2/jump-start-the-new-you

Area Served: East Side of St. Paul

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts Charter

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts CharterLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 879-6703 Emailschool@friendshipacademy.org Website addresshttps://friendshipacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts Charter

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts CharterLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 879-6703 Website addresshttps://friendshipacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Housing in Action

Housing in ActionLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address927 W Broadway Ave, Ste 301, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 724-9002 Emailrental@urbanhomeworks.org Website addresshttps://housinginaction.org/residents/future-residents

Area Served: South and North Minneapolis and the Frogtown Neighborhood in St. Paul

Jill Giliuson

Jill GiliusonLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 431-8208 Emailjillgilisn@gmail.com

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

Let's Talk Healing, LLC

Let's Talk Healing, LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 386-7144 Emailinfo@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

Let's Talk Healing, LLC

Let's Talk Healing, LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 386-7144 Emailinfo@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

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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

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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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