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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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- 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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 380 Results

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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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Hibbing AEOA Office Address2125 2nd Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 263-8487 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter International Falls Office Address1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Koochiching County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Virginia Youth Foyer Call for Location Phone number(218) 749-0766 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

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 Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) New Moon Supportive Housing Address1224 White Pine Cir, Tower, MN, 55790 Phone number(218) 753-3131 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

360 Communities

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 EmailNGnerer@360communities.org Website addresshttps://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/services/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung CenterLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

Agate Housing and Services

Agate Housing and ServicesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 248-2350 Emailinfo@agatemn.org Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Agate Housing and Services

Agate Housing and ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-0311 Emailsmartin@ststephensmpls.com Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-help-staying-in-my-home

Area Served: Minneapolis area

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

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

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location Phone number(651) 287-4801 Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Hope House Call for Location Phone number(612) 900-2077 EmailHope.House@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Southwest Twin Cities Metro area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Von Wald Youth Shelter Call for Location Phone number(507) 280-0110 Emailvon.wald@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Rochester area

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter St. Cloud Youth Shelter Call for Location Phone number(320) 259-6764 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Stearns County

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues Address1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

Avenues for Homeless YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues Address7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Hennepin County

Avivo

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Emergency Shelter Avivo Village Address1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 752-8000 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address1508 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 813-1610 Emailinfo@aicdc-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aicdc-mn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro 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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