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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
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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.
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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- 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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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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KIPP Minnesota

KIPP MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address5034 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 287-9700 Emailinfo@kippminnesota.org Website addresshttps://www.kippminnesota.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

KIPP Minnesota

KIPP MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address5034 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 287-9700 Website addresshttps://www.kippminnesota.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lactation Lynn

Lactation LynnLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55129 Phone number(763) 607-3359 Emailinfo@lactationlynn.com Website addresshttps://www.lactationlynn.com

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, Washington

Jakayla Crowley

Jakayla CrowleyLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressHopkins, MN, 55305 Phone number(763) 280-3009 Emailjakayla_crowley2000@yahoo.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Khalifa Care Doula Services

Khalifa Care Doula ServicesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 434-6910 Emailkhalifacare35@gmail.com

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey

Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)

Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Parent Power Address3255 Spring St NE, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 588-2244 Emaildechell.pendleton@ndcad.org Website addresshttps://www.ndcad.org/parent-power-training-program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Community Care

Minnesota Community CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support La Clinica and Main Office Address153 Cesar Chavez St, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 602-7500 Emailkmcgee@mncare.org Website addresshttps://www.mncare.org/minnesota-health-care-services/womens-health-services/pregnancy-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center NorthPoint Family and Community Resource Center Address2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 767-9500 Emailfamilyhealth@npimn.org Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/who-we-serve/women/pregnancy-support

Area Served: Hennepin County, Service area may be dependent on program.

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Niyauna Forsythe

Niyauna ForsytheLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressWoodbury, MN, 55129 Phone number(515) 708-3581 Emailniyaunaforsythe@gmail.com Website addresshttps://solaceful.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Washington

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

My Love Grows

My Love GrowsLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressStillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(612) 842-4405 Emailmylovegrowsdoula@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright, Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

Milestone Creations LLC

Milestone Creations LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 558-9453 Emailmilestonecreations@ymail.com Website addresshttps://milestonecreations.org

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

Minnesota Prison Doula Project

Minnesota Prison Doula ProjectLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55416 Phone number(612) 440-9682 Emailinfo@mnprisondoulaproject.org Website addresshttps://www.mnprisondoulaproject.org/about

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Scott, Waseca, Washington, Statewide

Saint Paul Promise

Saint Paul PromiseLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting - Thrive By Five Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2000 Emailpromiseneighborhood@wilder.org Website addresshttps://saintpaulpromiseneighborhood.com/our-work/#education-initiatves

Area Served: Frogtown, Rondo, and Summit-University neighborhoods of Saint Paul

Rooted Embraces

Rooted EmbracesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55432 Phone number(708) 675-9061 Emailrootedembraces@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.rootedembraces.com

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Rhonda McKim

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Doula Support My Doula Mama AddressRed Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 212-3946 Emailrhondamckim@icloud.com Website addresshttps://mydoulamama.com

Area Served: Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Wabasha

Psalms Frye

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Doula Support AddressRochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 990-8521 Emailpsalmsthedoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://psalmsthedoula.wixsite.com/pacbirthservices-1

Area Served: Olmsted

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Club Mom and Club Dad Address90 Plato Blvd W, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 266-3798 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/family-health-home-visiting-programs

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 821-2300 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

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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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