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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.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
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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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- 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.
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 215 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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Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #9 - Ramsey County Address332 Minnesota St, First National Bank Building Ste W1410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(800) 657-3506 Emailombudsman.mhdd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #7 - South East Address100 W Lyon Ave, Ste 106, Lake City, MN, 55041 Phone number(800) 657-3506 Emailombudsman.mhdd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 431-5740 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6660 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Waseca County

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Adult & Family Services Address2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-6519 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/people-disabilities/our-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailamber.pogatshnik@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Nobles County Community Services

Nobles County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.polkcountymn.gov/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks Address1424 Central Ave NE, Ste 104, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721 Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.polkcountymn.gov/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Polk County Social Services - McIntosh Address250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556 Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.polkcountymn.gov/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Red Lake County Social Service Center

Red Lake County Social Service CenterLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address125 Edwards Ave NW, Red Lake Falls, MN, 56750 Phone number(218) 253-4131 Emailkbnelson@mail.co.red-lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.red-lake.mn.us

Area Served: Red Lake County

Pennington County Human Services

Pennington County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 Phone number(218) 681-2880 Website addresshttps://co.pennington.mn.us

Area Served: Pennington County

Roseau County Social Services

Roseau County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address208 6th St SW, Roseau, MN, 56751 Phone number(218) 463-2411 Website addresshttps://www.co.roseau.mn.us/government/s_-_z/social_services/index.php#.YoZzfKjMKUk

Area Served: Roseau County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/330/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sibley County

Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry

Pediatric & Adolescent DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry - Mankato Address212 Star St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4078 Website addresshttps://kidswillsmile.com

Area Served: Mankato area

Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry

Pediatric & Adolescent DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry - New Ulm Address26 N Broadway St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 354-8943 Website addresshttps://kidswillsmile.com

Area Served: New Ulm area

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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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