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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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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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Sibley East Independent Public School District

Sibley East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address202 3rd Ave NW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(507) 237-3394 Emailamy.sell@sibleyeast.org Website addresshttps://sibleyeast.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/1/program_id/1

Area Served: Sibley East School District

Sibley East Independent Public School District

Sibley East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address202 3rd Ave NW, Arlington, MN, 55307 Phone number(507) 964-2292 Website addresshttps://sibleyeast.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/1/program_id/1

Area Served: Sibley East School District

Sibley County Children's Collaborative

Sibley County Children's CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailklearettmann@sibleycounty.gov

Area Served: Sibley County

Sibley County Public Health and Human Services

Sibley County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Sibley County Public Health & Human Services Address111 8th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 EmailContactPHHS@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shnfp.org

Area Served: Sibley County

Sibley County Public Health and Human Services

Sibley County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Sibley County Public Health & Human Services Address111 8th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 EmailContactPHHS@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/527/WIC

Area Served: Sibley County

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

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334 Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Sibley County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance 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

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families 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

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

Santa Anonymous - Le Sueur County

Santa Anonymous - Le Sueur CountyLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Santa Anonymous Call for Location Phone number(507) 357-4850

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Shakopee Community Assistance

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Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Prior Lake Address16170 Arcadia Ave SE, Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Shakopee Community Assistance

Shakopee Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Shakopee Address909 Marschall Rd, First Presbyterian Church, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Booth Brown House Address1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 646-2601 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities

Area Served: Ramsey County

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Pillsbury House Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: Powderhorn Park neighborhood in Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

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Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Oak Park Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Mission Outpost

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Mission OutpostLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center Address13801 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 898-9394 Emailresources@popmn.org Website addresshttps://popmn.org/mission/mission-outpost/#

Area Served: Cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Savage, Farmington and Rosemount in Dakota County. The Mission Outpost Dental Program serves the counties of Dakota, Scott and Carver

Pregnancy Choices - Apple Valley

Pregnancy Choices - Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address15010 Glazier Ave, Ste 104, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 234-9850 Emailinfo@mypregnancychoices.com Website addresshttps://mypregnancychoices.com/unplanned-pregnancy-info-guys

Area Served: Dakota County

Rice County Family Services Collaborative

Rice County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS128, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 226-7694 Emailrcfsc@healthycommunityinitiative.org Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/358/Rice-County-Family-Services-Collaborativ

Area Served: Rice County

Red Lake County Collaborative

Red Lake County CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address125 Edward Ave NW, PO Box 356, Red Lake Falls, MN, 56750 Phone number(218) 280-9886 Emailcol.macrae@allumacares.org

Area Served: Red Lake 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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