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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- 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
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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 4,550 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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Children's Dental Services (CDS)

Children's Dental Services (CDS)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address636 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://childrensdentalservices.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Washington, Wright, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, and St. Louis counties

Children's Dental Services (CDS)

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Dental Clinic Dr. John Williams Specialty Dental Center Address728 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://childrensdentalservices.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Children's Dental Services (CDS)

Children's Dental Services (CDS)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Children's Dental Services (CDS) - Duluth Address25 West Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://childrensdentalservices.org

Area Served: St. Louis County

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

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Food Shelf Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://ceap.org/what-we-do/food-assistance.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Address505 4th Ave S, Rm 320, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/workforce-development

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Central Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-4416 Emailinfo@centralmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.centralmpls.org/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

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Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

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Food Shelf Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 279-6343 Emailsrivera@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Domus Management Company

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Hook and Ladder Apartments Address640 24th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 886-3696 Emailhandlapts@domusmc.com Website addresshttp://www.domusmc.com/properties/properties%20-%20hook%20and%20ladder.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

CROSS Services

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Food Shelf Address12915 Weinand Cir, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 425-1050 Emailinfo@crossservices.org Website addresshttps://crossservices.org/food-assistance-programs

Area Served: Osseo, Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton, Rogers, and Corcoran

CROSS Services

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address12915 Weinand Cir, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 425-1050 Emailinfo@crossservices.org Website addresshttps://crossservices.org/financial-assistance

Area Served: Osseo, Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton, Rogers, and Corcoran

Community-University Health Care Center

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Legal Assistance Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/legal-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Clinic Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-3433 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/medical-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community-University Health Care Center

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Dental Clinic Address2001 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 301-0918 Emailcuhcc@umn.edu Website addresshttps://cuhcc.umn.edu/dental-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Monthly Community Meal Address1820 Knight Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-4549 Emailoffice@christluth.com Website addresshttps://www.christluth.com/get-connected

Area Served: McLeod County

Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Laundry Love Address1820 Knight Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-4194 Emailoffice@christluth.com Website addresshttps://www.christluth.com/laundry-love

Area Served: McLeod County

Community Thread

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Holiday Program - Holiday Hope Community Thread - Stillwater Address2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-7434 EmailKate@CommunityThreadMN.org Website addresshttps://communitythreadmn.org/holiday

Area Served: Residents in the Stillwater school district #834

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program Call for Location Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Helping Hand

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Food Shelf Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/food-shelf.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Community Helping Hand

Community Helping HandLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/services.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

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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

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For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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