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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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 Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)Link: view organization details

Financial Management Education Address1821 University Ave W, Ste S125, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-9411 Emailinfo@aeds-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aeds-mn.org/financial

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Afro American Development Association

Afro American Development AssociationLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Address819 30th Ave S, Ste 107B, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 227-5220 Emailinfo@aadevassoc.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/aadafm

Area Served: Clay County

Afro American Development Association

Afro American Development AssociationLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address819 30th Ave S, Ste 107B, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 227-5220 Emailinfo@aadevassoc.org Website addresshttps://aadevassoc.org/programs/#1619519186685-be6a3b4c-f30d

Area Served: Clay County

Afro American Development Association

Afro American Development AssociationLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address819 30th Ave S, Ste 107B, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 227-5220 Emailinfo@aadevassoc.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/aadafm

Area Served: Clay County

African Community Services (ACS)

African Community Services (ACS)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1305 E 24th St, Ste E, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 721-9984 EmailHomar@africancs.org Website addresshttps://africancs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Axis Clinics

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Clinic Axis Lake Street Address1 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 767-1557 Website addresshttps://axisclinics.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Axis Clinics

Axis ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Axis Family Clinic Address3638 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 345-5535 Website addresshttps://axisclinics.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Axis Clinics

Axis ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Axis Medical Center Address1801 Nicollet Ave S Mc 626, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 823-2947 Website addresshttps://axisclinics.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Transportation Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/health

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - Minneapolis Address1801 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - Faribault Address118 1st Ave NE, Ste 155, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: Faribault and surrounding area

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

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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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