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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 20 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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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 Address1801 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro 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 - Faribault Address118 1st Ave NE, Ste 155, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: Faribault and surrounding area

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

Legacy Family Center

Legacy Family CenterLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 438-3339 Emailinfo@legacyfamilycentermn.org Website addresshttps://www.legacyfamilycentermn.org/programs

Area Served: Brooklyn Park, North Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center

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

Minnesota African Women's Alliance (AWA)

Minnesota African Women's Alliance (AWA)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization AddressPO Box 2172, St. Cloud, MN, 56302 Phone number(320) 203-8964 Emailawa.minnesota@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/view/minnesotaawa/about#h.9dnosnch5n03

Area Served: St. Cloud region

Minnesota African Women's Alliance (AWA)

Minnesota African Women's Alliance (AWA)Link: view organization details

Information and Support AddressPO Box 2172, St. Cloud, MN, 56302 Phone number(320) 203-8964 Emailawa.minnesota@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/view/minnesotaawa/about#h.2xx1qzav2w9e

Area Served: St. Cloud region

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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

Restoration for All, Inc.

Restoration for All, Inc.Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1870 50th St E, Suite 18, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077 Phone number(651) 493-6646 Emailinfo@restoreall.org Website addresshttps://restoreall.org/services-and-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Social Learning for Littles

Social Learning for LittlesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Emailsociallearningforlittles@gmail.com

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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