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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.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - 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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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
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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
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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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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake Address5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake Address5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3261 Emailjschuchard@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - New Lives Bois Forte Health Services - Nett Lake Address5219 Saint John Dr, Orr, MN, 55771 Phone number(218) 410-3293 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/maternal-child-health

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Bois Forte Human Services Division - Nett Lake Address13071 Nett Lake Rd, Ste A & B, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 410-3293 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

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

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Bois Forte Human Services Division - Vermilion Address1195 County Road 77, Tower, MN, 55790 Phone number(218) 753-2182 Emailjschuchard@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Barnum Public School District

Barnum Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address3675 County Road 13, Barnum, MN, 55707 Phone number(218) 389-3001 Emailaawender@isd91.org Website addresshttps://www.isd91.org/page/community-education

Area Served: Carlton County

Barnum Public School District

Barnum Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address3675 County Road 13, Barnum, MN, 55707 Phone number(218) 389-6978 x1001 Website addresshttps://isd91.org

Area Served: Carlton County

Anoka County Children & Family Council

Anoka County Children & Family CouncilLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 500, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-1289 Emailkelsey.fuglsby@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/616/children-family-council

Area Served: Anoka County

BRIDGES Sherburne County Mental Health Collaborative

BRIDGES Sherburne County Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address13880 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 765-4208 Emailjodi.heurung-dick@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1327/bridges-mental-health-collaborative

Area Served: Sherburne County

Aitkin County Family Services Collaborative

Aitkin County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7287 Emailanna.bayerle@aitkincountymn.gov

Area Served: Aitkin County

Becker County Children's Initiative

Becker County Children's InitiativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 x5313 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us

Area Served: Becker County

Big Stone County Family Services Collaborative

Big Stone County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailamy.weir@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryLink: view organization details

Find a Youth Psychiatrist Address3615 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016 Phone number(202) 966-7300 Website addresshttps://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx

Area Served: National

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 506-1275 EmailTricia.Weber@ahschools.us Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=346

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 506-1000 Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us/domain/115

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 3500, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/crisis-assistance

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-4230 Emailpublic.health@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/525/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Anoka County

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

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-4240 Emailpublic.health@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/2944/Public-Health-Nurse-Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Anoka County

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/resource-centers

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

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Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

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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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