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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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- 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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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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Shakopee Community Assistance

Shakopee Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Shakopee Community Assistance - Shakopee Address909 Marschall Rd, First Presbyterian Church, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(763) 283-8691 Emailsca.mn@outlook.com Website addresshttp://sca-mn.org

Area Served: Scott County

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Tribal Health and Human Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Family and Children Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Clinic Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6150 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Emailsocial@ccsmdc.org Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Dental Clinic Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6148 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Counseling Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6164 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5033 Emailmstorlie@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5861 Emaileberens@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-screening-overview/schedule-an-early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5056 Emaildaanderson@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Shakopee Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5056 Emaildaanderson@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Shakopee Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-5033 Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/stepping-stones-preschool-overview

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Shan Transportation LLC

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Transportation AddressOtsego, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 501-9080

Area Served: Wright, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, and surrounding counties

Shannon Marie Lowe

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Autism Assessment Address46 4th St E, Ste 101, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 200-0091

Area Served: Ramsey County

Shannon Marie Lowe

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address46 4th St E, Ste 101, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 200-0091

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Food Shelf Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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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