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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - 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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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
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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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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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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    - Dental Clinics and 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
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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Duluth Public Schools Academy

Duluth Public Schools AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3301 Technology Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 728-9556 Website addresshttp://www.duluthedison.com

Area Served: Saint Louis County

Crosslake Community School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address35808 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN, 56442 Phone number(218) 692-5437 Emailclschool@crosslakekids.org Website addresshttps://crosslakekids.org/seat-based-program/#Kids

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Eagle Ridge Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address11111 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 746-7760 Emailinfo@eagleridgeacademy.org Website addresshttps://www.eagleridgeacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community School of Excellence

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address270 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 917-0073 Emailinfo@csemn.org Website addresshttps://www.csemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address532 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN, 55304 Phone number(763) 754-6577 Emailschool_office@davincicharterschool.org Website addresshttps://davincicharterschool.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Cologne Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1221 Village Pkwy, Cologne, MN, 55322 Phone number(952) 466-2276 Website addresshttps://www.cologneacademy.org

Area Served: Carver County

Discovery Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address4100 66th St E, Ste 2, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 444-8464 Emailinfo@discoverymn.org Website addresshttps://discoverymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Discovery Woods

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-8200 Emailmainoffice@discoverywoods.com Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1611 Ames Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-5000 Emailinfo@cornerstone-elementary.org Website addresshttps://www.cornerstone-elementary.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Cromwell Medical Clinic

Cromwell Medical ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic Address5568 Clark Ave, Ste 1, Cromwell, MN, 55726 Phone number(218) 644-3811 Website addresshttps://cromwellmedicalclinic.com/primarycare

Area Served: Carlton County

East Metro Family Counseling

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Autism Therapy Address700 Commerce Dr, Ste 295, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 408-5132 Emailmitchlicsw@gmail.com Website addresshttps://eastmetrofamilycounseling.com/services

Area Served: Washington County

Cosmos Montessori School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address310 E 38th St, Ste 135, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 444-2236 Website addresshttps://www.cosmosmontessorischool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

CROSS Center of Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address150 4th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7012 Emailfoleycrosscenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.foleycrosscenter.org/services.html

Area Served: Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton CountyLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address150 4th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7012 Emailfoleycrosscenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.foleycrosscenter.org/services.html

Area Served: Benton County

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

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Transitional Housing Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud - Youth House AddressSt. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 250-2306 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Hennepin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 229-4560 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/financial-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

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Transitional Housing Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-9270 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Maple Apartments Address488 1st St NE, Richmond, MN, 56368 Phone number(320) 229-4576 Emailstacy.pederson@ccstcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Rose Mill Apartments - Melrose (5th) Address407 5th St NE, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 229-4576 Emailstacy.pederson@ccstcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1170 EmailPublic.Health@crowwing.us Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

Area Served: Crow Wing 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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