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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
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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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Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Bemidji and Fergus Falls Office Address220 W Washington Ave, Ste B2, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-3074 Emailbjochum@kindredfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/outpatient-and-community

Area Served: Within 90 miles of Fergus Falls

Oliver Management Services Inc

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Subsidized Housing for Families Condor Big Fork Apartments Address400 Rajala Mill Rd, Bigfork, MN, 56628 Phone number(218) 743-3735 Website addresshttp://rentwitholiver.com/affordable-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

Oliver Management Services Inc

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Subsidized Housing for Families Etna Woods Address1216 Clarence St, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 242-3880 Website addresshttp://rentwitholiver.com/affordable-housing

Area Served: Ramsey County

Oliver Management Services Inc

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Subsidized Housing for Families Maple Grove Estates Address4099 Haines Rd, Hermantown, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 727-8874 Emailmaplegrove@rentwitholiver.com Website addresshttp://rentwitholiver.com/affordable-housing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Otter Tail County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address560 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8324 Emailpublichealth@ottertailcounty.gov Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/support-for-families/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Otter Tail County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address560 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8320 Emailpublichealth@ottertailcounty.gov Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/support-for-families/family-home-visiting

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8640 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance 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/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Families 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/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance New York Mills (Otter Tail County Department of Human Services) Address118 Main Ave N, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 385-5450 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Families New York Mills (Otter Tail County Department of Human Services) Address118 Main Ave N, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 385-5450 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Child Support Services (Otter Tail County Department of Social Services) Address121 W Junius Ave, Courthouse Ste 130, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 998-8640 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Minnesota Toy Library

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Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program South Minneapolis Branch - Richfield Lutheran Church Address8 W 60th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419 Emailmplstoylibrary@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Toy Library

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Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program Northeast Minneapolis Branch - Northeast United Methodist Church Address2510 Cleveland St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 EmailmplstoylibraryNE@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Toy Library

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Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program St. Paul Branch Address1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Emailstpaultoylibrary@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Moorhead Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1313 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 284-3830 Emailjhofer@moorheadschools.org Website addresshttps://www.isd152.org/o/elc/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Moorhead Area Public School District

Moorhead Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1313 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 284-3300 Website addresshttps://www.isd152.org

Area Served: Moorhead Area Public School District

Northern Therapy

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Counseling Services Address13750 Crosstown Dr NW, Ste L102, Andover, MN, 55304 Phone number(763) 568-7622 Emailnate@northerntherapymn.com Website addresshttps://northerntherapymn.com

Area Served: City of Andover

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Norman-Mahnomen Public Health - Ada Address12 3rd Ave E, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 935-2527 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/public_health/family_health/family_home_visiting.php

Area Served: Norman and Mahnomen counties

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Norman-Mahnomen Public Health - Ada Address12 3rd Ave E, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 280-3474 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/public_health/family_health/wic.php

Area Served: Norman and Mahnomen counties

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

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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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