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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
- 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 Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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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Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Winona Community Day Center Address265 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 474-4090 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: City of Winona

Edith's House

Edith's HouseLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address5851 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(651) 955-4299 Emailedith@edithshouse.org Website addresshttps://www.edithshouse.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - DuluthLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address102 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-6521 EmailKRandolph@chumduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.chumduluth.org

Area Served: Duluth area

CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - DuluthLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter Center Address125 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-0153 x211 Emailchum@chumduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.chumduluth.org/shelter

Area Served: Duluth area

Center City Housing Corp.

Center City Housing Corp.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Family Transitional Housing Address216 N 14th Ave E, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 728-6437 Website addresshttp://centercityhousing.org/about

Area Served: City of Duluth

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Home Base Head Start Address4316 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 336-8815 Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org

Area Served: St. Louis County

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Head Start Home Base Head Start Address4316 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 336-8815 Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org/academics/early-childhood/preschool

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-3474 Emailtwitte@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 554-5751 Emailhousing@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/dakota-housing-options

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Emailinfo@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Emailhousing@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/scott-and-carver-housing-options

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Carver County Office Address110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Carver County

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 370, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 603-5880 Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/money-jobs-transportation/affordable-housing.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 370, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 645-6445 Emailinfo@caprw.org Website addresshttps://caprw.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) St. Paul Main Office Address797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(612) 746-3563 Emailhousing@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program Call for Location Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin 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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