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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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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.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - Connect with Other Parents
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  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
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  - Parenting Support Programs: 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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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 20 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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Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Support Group - Grief, Grandparents as Caregivers Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 279-6353 Emailsregguinti@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/elders

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Families Rising MN

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Support Group - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

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Support Group - Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Family Service Rochester

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Kinship Navigator Family Resource Center Address930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-3255 Website addresshttps://familyresourcecentermn.org/Kinship-Care

Area Served: Kinship Caregiver services are provided statewide.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Riverside Address606 24th Ave S, Ste 602, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 672-2450 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Hennepin County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Eagan Address3305 Central Park Village Dr, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 406-8860 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Dakota County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Maplewood Address2945 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(855) 324-7843 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Ramsey County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Midway Address1390 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 232-4800 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Address1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 232-6700 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Washington County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Children's Clinic - University Address2535 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 672-2350 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Hennepin County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Address6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN, 55435 Phone number(952) 924-5000 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Hospital Address2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-1000 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Primarily the Twin Cities metro area, though many services draw patients from Greater Minnesota

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Princeton Address919 Northland Dr, Princeton, MN, 55371 Phone number(763) 389-3344 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Mille Lacs and surrounding counties

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming Address5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN, 55092 Phone number(651) 982-7000 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Wyoming and surrounding area

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Burnsville Address303 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 460-4000 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Dakota County

M Health Fairview

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Support Group M Health Fairview Clinic - Rogers Address14040 Northdale Blvd, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 488-4100 Website addresshttps://www.mhealthfairview.org/services?page=1&searchQuery=support%20group

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication DisordersLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address24 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-3911 Emailemily@masonicchildrensclinic.org Website addresshttps://masonicchildrensclinic.org/resources/#workshops

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties No geographic restrictions

Nexus Family Healing

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Kinship Navigator Nexus-Kindred Family Healing St. Cloud Office Address412 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 200-2442 EmailNKD-RelativeKinServices@nexusfamilyhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-kindred-family-healing/foster-careadoption-services

Area Served: Central MN. Kinship Navigator Services are provided statewide.

Urban League Twin Cities

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Kinship Navigator - A Community Caring for its Children Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/center-for-the-advancement-of-the-black-family

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program. Kinship Navigator services are provided 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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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