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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.
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
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    - 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
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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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  - 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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - 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
  - 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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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

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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

360 Communities

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Community and Family Resource Center Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/resource-centers

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Wilder Family Spirit Home Visiting Program (AABC) Address451 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2424 Emaildonyella.smith@wilder.org Website addresshttps://aabcprojects.org/resources.html

Area Served: Ramsey County

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2415 Emailkmcguire@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 Phone number(952) 873-2400 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Bloomington Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 681-6400 Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 681-6214 Emailsmoline1@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb/ecfe

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help.html

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

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Oakdale Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Most programs serve Washington County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Stillwater Address375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 251-5024 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/mental-health-support-for-adolescents-helping-teens-thrive/childrens-therapeutic-support-services-skills-training-ctss

Area Served: Stillwater area

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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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