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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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
- 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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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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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
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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
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - 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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West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga) Address1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailamberh@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/family-homeless-prevention-assistance-program-letter-of-interest

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Phoenix Apartments Call for Location Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Douglas County

YWCA Cass Clay

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Transitional Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Cove Lane Address3014 12th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass ClayLink: view organization details

Supportive Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Cove Lane Address3014 12th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

Washington County Community Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6455 Emailchildsupport@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

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

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Cottage Grove Office (Washington County Community Services) Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Families Cottage Grove Office (Washington County Community Services) Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

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

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Forest Lake Office (Washington County Community Services) Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

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County Programs for Families Forest Lake Office (Washington County Community Services) Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

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

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Woodbury CareerForce Center (Washington County Community Services) Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Woodbury CareerForce Center (Washington County Community Services) Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Emailaskcommunityservices@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

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

Women's Shelter and Support Center

Women's Shelter and Support CenterLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing AddressPO Box 457, Rochester, MN, 55903 Phone number(507) 285-1938 Emailinfo@womens-shelter.org Website addresshttps://www.womens-shelter.org/services

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Vineyard Community Services

Vineyard Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf - St. Paul Address1280 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(952) 595-5980 Emailadministration@vcsmn.org Website addresshttps://vcsmn.org/services

Area Served: St. Paul area

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

Welcome Baby Care

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Parenting Support Address7900 International Dr, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(952) 942-5676 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/welcomebabycare

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-4261 Emailjillmcgowan@whaschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US/community-education-84bf2888/early-chilhood-family-education-d0bc702b

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-1311 Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Village of Hope

Village of HopeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address525 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-0722 Emailadvocate@bemidjivillageofhope.org Website addresshttps://www.bemidjivillageofhope.org/what-we-do

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

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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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