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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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    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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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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  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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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  - 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
  - Dental Care
    - 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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children North Branch Office Address6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(651) 213-5206 EmailMary.villagomez@chisagocountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/260/Women-Infant-Children-WIC

Area Served: Chisago County

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

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families North Branch Office Address6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

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

Chisago County Health and Human Services

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Family Home Visiting North Branch Office Address6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(651) 213-5233 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/345/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Chisago County

Refer Online: https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/FormCenter/Public-Health-25/Public-Health-Nursing-Home-Visit-Referra-124

Clearwater County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address212 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6581 Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/public-health

Area Served: Clearwater County

Clearwater County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address212 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6581 Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/public-health

Area Served: Clearwater County

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

DMA Consulting LLC

DMA Consulting LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 257-4406 Emaildmaconsulting@usfamily.net

Area Served: Chisago, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Edina Comfort Care Life Coaching & Counseling Clinic LLC

Edina Comfort Care Life Coaching & Counseling Clinic LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address8120 Penn Ave S, Ste 259, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 913-5403 Emailedinacomfortcare@aol.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Catholic Charities Children's Services Division

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Parenting Support Northside Child Development Center Address1000 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 204-8575 Emailinfo@cctwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/northside-child-development-center

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

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Subsidized Housing for Families Dorothy Day Residence Address215 Old 6th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 404-6405 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Dominium

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Subsidized Housing for Families Maryland Park Apartments Address1619 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 776-2709 Emailmarylandpark@dominiuminc.com Website addresshttps://www.dominiumapartments.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Dominium

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Subsidized Housing for Families Lonnie Adkins Courts Apartments Address383 Western Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 221-0459 Emaillonnie.adkins@dominiuminc.com Website addresshttps://www.dominiumapartments.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Dominium

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Subsidized Housing for Families Jefferson Square Address1356 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 645-6327 Emailjsquare@dominiuminc.com Website addresshttps://www.dominiumapartments.com

Area Served: Rice County

Dominium

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Subsidized Housing for Families Park Haven Address6917 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 566-6360 Emailphaven@dominiuminc.com Website addresshttps://www.dominiumapartments.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Clearwater County

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

Clearwater County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

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

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 327-5850 Emailktillman@isd317.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

CHI LakeWood Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address600 Main Ave S, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-1795 Website addresshttps://chilakewoodhealth.com/public-health

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

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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