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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
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - 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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  - Early Intervention/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - 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
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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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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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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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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Agate Housing and Services

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-0311 Emailsmartin@ststephensmpls.com Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-help-staying-in-my-home

Area Served: Minneapolis area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

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

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Oakdale Address7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Washington County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Stillwater Address375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Stillwater area

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - North Branch and New Choices for Recovery AddressStes, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Chisago County

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Forest Lake Address555 W Broadway Ave, Ste 2, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Clinic Canvas Health - Cottage Grove Address8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 777-5222 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org

Area Served: Washington County

Brooklyn Center Public School District

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Dental Clinic Health Resource Center Address6500 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 450-3385 x5100 Emailhrc@bccs286.org Website addresshttps://www.bccs286.org/supporting-our-community/health-resource-center

Area Served: Hennepin County

Althing Clinic

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Clinic Address1600 8th Ave NW, Riverland Collet Health Commons E12, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(888) 423-7247 Website addresshttps://www.myalthingclinic.com

Area Served: Mower County

Avivo

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Job Training Avivo Career Education - Minneapolis Address2438 27th Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 752-8000 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivo-institute-of-career-technical-education

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avivo

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Job Training Avivo Employment Services - St. Cloud Address110 2nd St S, Ste 124, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 227-1300 Emailcareer.education@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivo-institute-of-career-technical-education

Area Served: City of St. Cloud

Avivo

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Emergency Shelter Avivo Village Address1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 752-8000 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

Avivo

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Career Counseling Avivo Employment Services - Roseville Address1700 Highway 36 W, Rosedale Tower, Ste 500, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 752-8888 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/services/employment-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Avivo

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Career Counseling Avivo Employment Services - Elk River Address657 Main St NW, Ste 103, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 340-2650 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/services/employment-services

Area Served: Sherburne County

CAPI USA

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Food Shelf CAPI Asian Specific Food Shelf Address6064 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 721-0122 Emailinfo@capiusa.org Website addresshttps://www.capiusa.org/community-advocacy#foodnutritionservices

Area Served: Food Shelf - Hennepin County Forms Assistance - Statewide

Amber Union

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address1667 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN, 55108 Phone number(952) 260-7841 Website addresshttps://www.amberunionapartments.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned AEON Office Address901 N 3rd St, Ste 150, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 341-3148 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families Chicago Avenue Apartments Address1500 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 338-7887 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned The Louis Apartments Address3001 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 465-0854 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Paige Hall Address727 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 338-8135 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

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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