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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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- 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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Job Training
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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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Resa the Doula

Resa the DoulaLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressDuluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 393-6938 Emailresathedoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Resa-The-Doula/61561636471436

Area Served: Carlton, Fond Du Lac Reservation, St. Louis

Sapphire Doula LLC

Sapphire Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 730-5790 Emailtricia@sapphiredoula.com Website addresshttps://sapphiredoula.com

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

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

StartAnew

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Holiday Program Address1116 Morgan Ave N, Faith Deliverance Holiness Church, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 389-0008 Emailstartanew@startanewmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/STARTANEW.SEVEN

Area Served: Hennepin County

Snuggle House Foundation

Snuggle House FoundationLink: view organization details

Doula Support Jerriah Williams Address575 9th St SE, Ste 52, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 469-3180 Emailjerriah@snugglehousefoundation.org Website addresshttps://www.snugglehousefoundation.org/doula-services

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation

Snuggle House Foundation

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Doula Support Ebony Wilson-Sinkfield AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(651) 395-8555 Emailebony@snugglehousefoundation.org Website addresshttps://www.snugglehousefoundation.org/doula-services

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Urban League Twin Cities

Urban League Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Job Training Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailworkforce@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/workforce-solutions

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program. Kinship Navigator services are provided statewide.

The Tidal Doula

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

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

Turning Point Inc

Turning Point IncLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address1500 Golden Valley Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 520-4004 Emailmarvin.clark@ourturningpoint.org Website addresshttp://turningpointrecoveryinc.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sojourner Truth Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-3599 Website addresshttps://sojournertruthacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Sojourner Truth Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School Address3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-3599 Website addresshttps://sojournertruthacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Ujamaa Place

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Job Training Address490 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 528-8006 Website addresshttps://ujamaaplace.org/theory-of-transformation/employment

Area Served: Ramsey County

Twin Cities International Schools

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address277 12th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 821-6470 x102 Website addresshttps://www.twincitiesinternationalschools.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Twin Cities International Schools

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Kindergarten Charter School Address277 12th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 821-6470 Website addresshttps://www.twincitiesinternationalschools.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Treya Taylor

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 274-8941 Emailtreya@snugglehousefoundation.org

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

The Link

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Parenting Support The Link - Minneapolis Office Address1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 723-9070 Emailcschiro@thelinkmn.org Website addresshttps://thelinkmn.org/what-we-do/systems-involved-youth/parent-support

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Way to Grow

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Parenting Support Address201 Irving Ave N, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 874-4740 Emailwtg@mplswaytogrow.org Website addresshttps://waytogrow.org/enroll

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Way to Grow

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Family Home Visiting Address201 Irving Ave N, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 874-4740 Emailwtg@mplswaytogrow.org Website addresshttps://waytogrow.org/enroll

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Yaa Yaa Nti

Yaa Yaa NtiLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55429 Phone number(612) 407-2287 Emailyaa_nti@yahoo.com

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Womb to World MN

Womb to World MNLink: view organization details

Doula Support Linna Wilkins AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55438 Phone number(651) 421-1317 Emailinfo@wombtoworldmn.com Website addresshttps://wombtoworldmn.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona, Statewide

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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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