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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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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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Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

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

Transportation 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/health

Area Served: St. Cloud area

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

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

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

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

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

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - Minneapolis Address322 W Lake St, Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lifegate Services

Lifegate ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1300 10th Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 206-3174 Emaillifegateservices@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifegateservices.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

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MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

Peoples Development Services LLC

Peoples Development Services LLCLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Peoples Development Social Services - Minneapolis (Lake) Address3617 E Lake St, Ste A3, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 332-9124 Website addresshttps://www.pdsminn.org/services/pds-offers-sliding-fee-scale-services

Area Served: Hennepin County Social Security Advocacy services are offered statewide.

Peoples Development Services LLC

Peoples Development Services LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services People's Development Services - Minneapolis Address2511 E Franklin Ave, Ste 207, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 332-9124 Emailpdsmnn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.pdsminn.org/services/combined-mental-health-substance-abuse

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties Social Security Advocacy services are statewide

Peoples Development Services LLC

Peoples Development Services LLCLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education People's Development Services - St. Paul (Snelling) Address665 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 332-9124 Website addresshttps://www.pdsminn.org/services/pds-offers-sliding-fee-scale-services

Area Served: Social Security Advocacy services are offered statewide.

Social Learning for Littles

Social Learning for LittlesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Emailsociallearningforlittles@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sociallearningforlittles.com/services

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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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