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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
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - 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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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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  - 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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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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- 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
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- 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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Allina Health

Allina HealthLink: view organization details

Transportation Allina Health Non-Emergency Medical Services Call for Location Phone number(651) 222-0555 Website addresshttps://www.allinahealth.org/medical-services/emergency-medical-services/non-emergency-transportation

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro and surrounding areas including Anoka, Brown, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright counties

Arrowhead Transit

Arrowhead TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/services/dial-a-ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Avera Medical Group - Granite Falls

Avera Medical Group - Granite FallsLink: view organization details

Transportation Avera Granite Falls Health Center Address345 10th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-6274 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/locations/avera-granite-falls-health-center

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County, and neighboring Chippewa and Renville counties

Cardinal Comfort Care Cooperative

Cardinal Comfort Care CooperativeLink: view organization details

Transportation Red Bird Transport Address1313 Fairgrounds Rd, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 260-6618 EmailRBTDispatch@cardinalcomfortcare.com Website addresshttps://www.cardinalcomfortcare.com/transport

Area Served: Southern Lake and southern St. Louis counties.

American Transportation Inc.

American Transportation Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address980 Hathaway Ln NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(651) 855-8999

Area Served: Anoka County

C & I Transportation Services LLC

C & I Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address11535 Dellwood Rd N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 239-0012 Emailcnitransportationservices@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Bemidji.

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Comfort Wheels

Comfort WheelsLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6113 Rome Cir NW, Ste 6113, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(612) 607-3861

Area Served: Rochester area and Twin Cities Metro Area

Cities Area Transit (CAT)

Cities Area Transit (CAT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address450 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 787-9120 Website addresshttps://www.grandforksgov.com/government/city-departments/cities-area-transit-cat/dial-a-ride-senior-rider

Area Served: Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City limits

City of Fosston

City of FosstonLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address220 1st St E, Fosston, MN, 56542 Phone number(218) 435-1969 Website addresshttps://www.fosston.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={18408C1E-E55A-45E3-9C3A-B2366E3D456F}

Area Served: City of Fosston

Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)

Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (STRIDE) Address228 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-3327 Emailinfo@duluthtransit.com Website addresshttps://www.duluthtransit.com/home/getting-there/stride-paratransit

Area Served: Cities of Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Part of Allina Health

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Part of Allina HealthLink: view organization details

Transportation Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Golden Valley Address3915 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(651) 222-0555 Website addresshttps://www.allinahealth.org/medical-services/emergency-medical-services/non-emergency-transportation

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro Area. Service area is however dependent on program.

Community Thread

Community ThreadLink: view organization details

Transportation Community Thread - Stillwater Address2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-7434 EmailContact@CommunityThreadMN.org Website addresshttps://communitythreadmn.org/resources-wellness/community-collaborations

Area Served: Residents in the Stillwater school district #834

City of Plymouth

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 559-5057 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit/plymouth-metrolink-dial-a-ride

Area Served: City of Plymouth

Cities Edge Transportation LLC

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Transportation Cities Edge Transportation LLC - Delano (Railroad) Address204 Railroad Ave, Delano, MN, 55328 Phone number(612) 418-3203 Emailcitiesedge@citiesedge.net Website addresshttp://www.citiesedge.net

Area Served: West Twin Cities Metro area

Delight Transportation LLC

Delight Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address9220 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 90, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 286-3163 Emaildelighttransportation1@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Elevate Transportation Services

Elevate Transportation ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(763) 200-7441 EmailElevatetransportationservices@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Elevate-Transportation-Services-102537061625095

Area Served: Hennepin County

Connectmate Transportation LLC

Connectmate Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address4445 77th St W, Ste 215, Edina, MN, 55435 Phone number(612) 715-4883 EmailConnectmate.transportation@gmail.com Website addresshttps://connectmatetransportation.us

Area Served: Hennepin County

City of Maple Grove

City of Maple GroveLink: view organization details

Transportation - My Ride Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 493-2200 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/439/My-Ride

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

Due North

Due NorthLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2710 Commerce St, La Crosse, WI, 54603 Phone number(608) 394-4900 Emaildispatch@duenorthsts.com Website addresshttps://www.duenorthsts.com

Area Served: Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Carlton, Pine, Chisago, Goodhue, Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties

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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
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- 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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