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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
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  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- 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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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emaileap@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/search?q=energy+assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

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Community and Family Resource Center Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://www.mahube.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Family Development Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Kittson Healthcare

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Family Home Visiting Kittson Healthcare Center Address1010 S Birch Ave, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-3662 Website addresshttps://kittsonhc.org

Area Served: Kittson County

Kaitlyn's Kloset

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Parenting Support Address4180 Lexington Ave S, Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church, Eagan, MN, 55123 Phone number(612) 361-1699 Emailkaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://kaitlynsklosetmn.com

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Parenting Support Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 879-5308 Emailsafefamilies@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Parenting Support Family Resource Center Call for Location Phone number(218) 741-3343 Emailmelisa.stewart@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support

Area Served: Virginia and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Family Home Visiting Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 879-5242 Emailhomevisiting@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support/family-home-visiting

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 642-5990 EmailDMFS@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/deaf-hard-of-hearing

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

Janken Property Services

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Subsidized Housing for Families Whittier Townhomes Address331-333 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 987-9796 Emailjuanitapekay@jankenhs.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Alexander Apartments - Faribault Address917 1st St SW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Rice County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Claremont Manor - Claremont Address100 3rd St, Claremont, MN, 55924 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Dodge County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Countryside Estates - Willmar Address1226 Dana Dr SE, Unit 1300, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Halter Green Apartments - Zumbrota Address916 Larson Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Goodhue County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families North Grove Apartments - Clarks Grove Address100 1st Ave NE, Clarks Grove, MN, 56016 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Freeborn County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Halter Manor II - Round Lake Address401 6th Ave, Round Lake, MN, 56167 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Nobles County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Hill City Apartments - Hill City Address131 Linden Ave NW, Hill City, MN, 55748 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Aitkin County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Sunshine Apartments Address107 2nd St SW, Morristown, MN, 55052 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Rice County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Parkview Apartments - Elmore Address208 E Jay St, Elmore, MN, 56027 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Faribault County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Sunnyvale Court Address1519 - 1607 5th St N, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Nicollet County

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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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