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- 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
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  - 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 146 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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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Waseca Address1300 State St S, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in city of Waseca Dial-a-ride services in Waseca County

Sunset Mobility Inc.

Sunset Mobility Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address1700 Broadway Ave N, Ste 160, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 322-0701 Website addresshttps://sunsetmobilityinc.com/services

Area Served: Serves Southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Transportation Plus

Transportation PlusLink: view organization details

Transportation Address5010 Hillsboro Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 888-8888 Website addresshttps://www.tplusride.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Swift Ride Transportation

Swift Ride TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Swift Ride Transportation - Rochester Address1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 316-1605 Emailcontact@swiftridetransportation.com

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Emailtpmarshall@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailtpjackson@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Community Transit Address110 N Blue Mound Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Rock County

Swiftcare LLC

Swiftcare LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(763) 447-9681

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Winona Transit Service

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address207 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 454-6666 Emailmhmohan@ci.winona.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cityofwinona.com/529/Dial-A-Ride-DAR-Service

Area Served: Cities of Winona and Goodview

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLC

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6609 Hillsboro Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 447-8927 Emailinfo@vibrantsts.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

West Central Transportation Inc.

West Central Transportation Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address313 Litchfield Ave SW, Ste 201, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 894-4265 Emailsupport@westcentraltransportation.com Website addresshttps://westcentraltransportation.com

Area Served: West central Minnesota and surrounding communities

Water's Edge Transportation LLC

Water's Edge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address380 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 442-7022 Emailmatthew@watersedgemn.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Waters-Edge-Transportation-LLC-61566980580087

Area Served: Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (Friendly Rider) Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) Transportation

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address1304 7th Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-7385 Emailtmt@co.watonwan.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/473/Passenger-Guidelines

Area Served: Watonwan County and surrounding communities in Blue Earth and Martin counties

Wheelchair Express Sioux Falls

Wheelchair Express Sioux FallsLink: view organization details

Transportation Address310 S Conklin Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 338-9529 Emailcontact@wheelchairexpress-sf.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairexpress-sf.com

Area Served: Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota

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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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