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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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    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
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
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
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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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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 74 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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Sadie Sigford

Sadie SigfordLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressGrand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 464-8790 Emailsigfordsadie@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sadiesigford.com

Area Served: Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Shadonna Jones

Shadonna JonesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55431 Phone number(612) 517-7005 Emailloyaltybirthwork@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Queer Birth Project

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Parenting Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55407 Emailqueerbirthproject@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.queerbirthproject.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Rainbow Families

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Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

Reclaim

ReclaimLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 104, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 235-6743 Emailinfo@reclaim.care Website addresshttps://www.reclaim.care/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Snuggle House Foundation

Snuggle House FoundationLink: view organization details

Doula Support Jerriah Williams Address575 SE 9th St, Ste 52, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 469-3180 Emailjerriah@snugglehousefoundation.org Website addresshttps://www.snugglehousefoundation.org/doula-services

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation

The Bridge for Youth

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Youth Shelter Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/emergency-shelter

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

The Bridge for Youth

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Transitional Housing - Youth Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/supportive-housing

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

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for YouthLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org

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

The Tidal Doula

The Tidal DoulaLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

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

Susan Lane

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 810-1544 Emailsusanlanedoula@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties

WE Health Clinic

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Reproductive and Sexual Health Address32 E 1st St, Ste 300, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 727-3352 Website addresshttps://wehealthclinic.org

Area Served: Carlton, St. Louis, Cook, and Koochiching counties

WE Health Clinic

WE Health ClinicLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health IFalls Family Planning Address205 3rd St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-6188 Website addresshttps://wehealthclinic.org

Area Served: Koochiching County

Womb to World MN

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Doula Support Linna Wilkins AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55438 Phone number(651) 421-1317 Emailinfo@wombtoworldmn.com Website addresshttps://wombtoworldmn.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona, Statewide

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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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