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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 482 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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Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 722-8722 Emailinfo@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

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Cultural Community Organization Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 276-1534 Emailinfo@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Dream of Wild Health

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American Indian Youth Program Urban Office Address1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailinfo@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/about-our-youth-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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Food Distribution Urban Office Address1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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American Indian Youth Program Dream of Wild Health Farm Address16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailinfo@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/about-our-youth-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti counties

Dream of Wild Health

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Food Distribution Dream of Wild Health Farm Address16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038 Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti counties

Eleanor Trenary

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Clearwater County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address212 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6581 Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/public-health

Area Served: Clearwater County

Circle of Life Academy - White Earth

Circle of Life Academy - White EarthLink: view organization details

Tribal Run School Address35233 Mission Lake Rd, White Earth, MN, 56591 Phone number(218) 983-4180 Emailquestions@col.pvt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Circle-of-Life-Academy-100088552807297

Area Served: White Earth Reservation students

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x5012 Emailjgrover@isd115.net Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2201 Emailjgrover@isd115.net Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 751-6622 EmailBRIC0-5@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 751-6622 EmailBRIC0-5@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2201 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

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

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Dual Doula MN

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Doula Support Luna Wright AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(612) 360-1150 Emaildualdoulamn@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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Tribal Health and Human Services Address83 Stevens Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2277 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com/grand-portage-tribal-programs

Area Served: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address83 Stevens Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2480 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address83 Stevens Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2480 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com/grand-portage-tribal-programs

Area Served: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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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
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- 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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