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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.
  - Education and Support
    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - 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 209 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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Somali Community Resettlement Services

Somali Community Resettlement ServicesLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Minneapolis Address2115 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 353-6380 Emailmpls@somalcrs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Winona County Department of Human Services

Winona County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Winona County Office Building Address202 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 457-6500 Emaildhs@winonacounty.gov Website addresshttp://www.winonacounty.gov/257/Human-Services

Area Served: Winona County

Wabasha County Department of Social Services

Wabasha County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Wabasha County Services Building Address411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-3351 Emailsocialservices@co.wabasha.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Wabasha County

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Vietnamese Social Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Job Training Address277 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 641-8907 Emailcommunication@vssmn.org Website addresshttps://vssmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Help to apply for state health insurance is available statewide

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Vietnamese Social Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address277 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 632-8927 Emailcommunication@vssmn.org Website addresshttps://vssmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Help to apply for state health insurance is available statewide

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Watercourse Counseling Center

Watercourse Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address3548 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-8227 Emailinfo@watercoursecounseling.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/watercoursecounseling

Area Served: Hennepin County

Wright County Health & Human Services

Wright County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste 2100, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-7414 Website addresshttp://www.wrightcountymn.gov/217/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Wright County

YWCA - Mankato

YWCA - MankatoLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address127 S 2nd St, Ste 200, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4629 Emailywca@ywcamankato.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcamankato.org/new-american-families-referral

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Wilkin County Family Service Agency

Wilkin County Family Service AgencyLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address227 6th St N, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-7161 Emaildsayler@co.wilkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/familyservices

Area Served: Wilkin County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Glenwood Office Address211 Minnesota Ave E, Ste 200, Glenwood, MN, 56334 Phone number(320) 634-7755 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Pope County

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Elbow Lake Office Address15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-8200 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Grant County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Cottage Grove Office (Washington County Community Services) Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Forest Lake Office (Washington County Community Services) Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Woodbury CareerForce Center (Washington County Community Services) Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 430-6459 Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=BDB8FB5D-1DEF-4671-8F3A-A636D96C8A57

Area Served: Yellow Medicine 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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