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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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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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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Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356 Phone number(952) 746-5895 Emailkaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ce.oronoschools.org/early-learning/programs/ecfe-classes

Area Served: Orono Public School District

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Morris Address615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Ortonville Address25 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 487-0111 Emailfrontdesk@optionsortonville.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone County

Olmsted County Children's Collaborative

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative Address201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 328-4030 Emailamward@rochesterschools.org Website addresshttps://www.olmstedCountybridge.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

New Heights School, Inc.

New Heights School, Inc.Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address614 Mulberry St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-1962 Website addresshttps://www.newheightsschool.com

Area Served: Washington County and surrounding area

Minnesota Transitions Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2872 26th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 722-9013 Emailcontact@emailmtcs.org Website addresshttps://mtcs.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

North Lakes Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address308 15th St SW, Ste 130, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 982-2688 Website addresshttps://www.northlakesacademy.org

Area Served: Washington County and surrounding area

Nerstrand Elementary School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address205 2nd St N, Nerstrand, MN, 55053 Phone number(507) 333-6850 Emailinfo@nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding area

North Shore Community School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address5926 Ryan Rd, Duluth, MN, 55804 Phone number(218) 525-0663 x100 Emailnscsinfo@nscsk6.org Website addresshttps://northshorecommunityschool.org/play-and-learn

Area Served: Saint Louis County and surrounding area

New City School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1500 6th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 623-3309

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Nova Classical Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1455 Victoria Way, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 209-6320 Emailcontact@novaclassical.org Website addresshttps://www.novaclassical.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Parenting with Purpose

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Parenting Support - Incarcerated Individuals Address7111 W Broadway Ave, Ste 206, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 503-2892 Emaillori@parentingwithpurpose.org Website addresshttps://www.parentingwithpurpose.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Metro Schools

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address620 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 722-2555 Emailinfo@metroschoolsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.metroschoolsmn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Midway Star Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1091 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0667 Emailinfo@midwaystar.org Website addresshttps://midwaystar.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

North Metro Flex Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2350 Helen St N, North St. Paul, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 300-6300 Emailinfo@nmfamn.org Website addresshttps://www.nmfamn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

New Discoveries Montessori Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1000 5th Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 234-6362 Emailinfo@newdiscoveries.org Website addresshttps://newdiscoveries.org

Area Served: McLeod County

Noble Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address9477 Decatur Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 Phone number(763) 592-7706 Emailinfo@nobleacademy.us Website addresshttps://www.nobleacademy.us

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy (MELA)

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove, MN, 55311 Phone number(763) 205-4396 Emailinfo@melaschool.org Website addresshttps://www.melaschool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Math and Science Academy

Minnesota Math and Science AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address169 Jenks Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 246-0845 Emailinfo@mmsaweb.org Website addresshttps://www.mmsaweb.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Nasha Shkola Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address6717 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 Phone number(763) 496-5550 Website addresshttps://nashashkolamn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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
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
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- 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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