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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
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    - 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
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  - 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
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
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  - 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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GreatSchools

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Parenting Support Address66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Growing Up Healthy

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Community and Family Resource Center Growing Up Healthy - Faribault Address1407 Hulett Ave, Trlr 160, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 301-6345 Emailnavigator@healthycommunityinitiative.org Website addresshttps://growinguphealthy.org/navigators

Area Served: Faribault and Northfield Public School District Boundaries, in Rice County

Growing Up Healthy

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Community and Family Resource Center Growing Up Healthy - Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS128, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 301-6345 Emailnavigator@healthycommunityinitiative.org Website addresshttps://growinguphealthy.org/navigators

Area Served: Faribault and Northfield Public School District Boundaries, in Rice County

FIT Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address7200 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 847-3798 Website addresshttps://fitacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Gateway STEM Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1885 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(952) 206-4050 Website addresshttps://www.gatewaystemacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address7735 2nd Ave S, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 712-5252 Emailinfo@horizontwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.horizontwincities.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Great Oaks Academy Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address115 Elm St, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(651) 615-0499 Emailinfo@greatoaksacademymn.com Website addresshttps://greatoaksacademymn.com

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd County

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Sun Rose Courts Address300 Linden Ave S, Sun Rose Courts, Browerville, MN, 56438 Phone number(320) 594-6388 Emailtoddhra@rea-alp.com Website addresshttps://toddcountyhra.org

Area Served: Todd County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd CountyLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Bertha Manor Address210 2nd Ave NE, Bertha, MN, 56437 Phone number(320) 594-6388 Emailtoddcountyhra@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://toddcountyhra.org

Area Served: Todd County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Wilson Apartments Address41 3rd Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-0880 Emailmswanson@stcloudhra.com Website addresshttps://stcloudhra.com/subsidized-housing

Area Served: Benton County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud

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Subsidized Housing for Families Germain Towers Address905 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 252-0880 Emailltvedt@stcloudhra.com Website addresshttps://stcloudhra.com/subsidized-housing

Area Served: Stearns County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Empire Apartments Address54 4th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-0880 Emailmtwit@stcloudhra.com Website addresshttps://stcloudhra.com/subsidized-housing

Area Served: Stearns County

Foley Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7175 Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/child-care/1/little-falcons-preschool

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Foley Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7286 Emaillsteen@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/courses/category/ecfe/23/early-childhood-family-education-1

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Parenting Support District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Emailrbender@hlww.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4646 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Holdingford Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address900 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56340 Phone number(320) 746-2196 Website addresshttps://www.isd738.org

Area Served: Holdingford Public School District

Holdingford Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address900 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56340 Phone number(320) 746-4461 Emailjim.stang@isd738.org Website addresshttps://www.isd738.org

Area Served: Holdingford Public School District

Isle Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address730 5th Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342 Phone number(320) 676-3146 Emaildkapsner@isle.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://islepreschool.weebly.com

Area Served: Isle Public School District

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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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