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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Prairie Lakes Transit

Prairie Lakes TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address1023 North Dewey Street, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(800) 382-7433 Website addresshttps://www.pltransit.com/route-maps

Area Served: Faribault and Martin counties

MATBUS

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Local Bus Service Address502 Np Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 Phone number(701) 232-7500 Emailtransit@matbus.com Website addresshttps://matbus.com/riding-matbus/how-to-ride

Area Served: Moorhead and Dilworth Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service 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/maps-fares

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

Rochester Public Transit

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Local Bus Service Address4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 328-7433 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/public-transportation

Area Served: Rochester area

City of Maple Grove

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Local Bus Service Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 494-6005 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

Arrowhead Transit

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Local Bus Service - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/county-schedules

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

Paul Bunyan Transit

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Local Bus Service Address706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-8765 Emailinfo@paulbunyantransit.com Website addresshttp://www.paulbunyantransit.com/services

Area Served: Cities of Bemidji, Roseau, Warroad and Baudette

United Community Action Partnership

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Local Bus Service Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/bus-routes-hours

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

United Community Action Partnership

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Local Bus Service Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/bus-routes-hours

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

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Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

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

Jefferson Lines

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Local Bus Service Address2100 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(858) 800-8898 Emailinfo@jeffersonlines.com Website addresshttps://www.jeffersonlines.com

Area Served: Provides direct service to over 55 Minnesota communities and connects passengers to locations throughout a 14 state network. Has major transfer hubs in Fargo, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Albert Lea and Sioux Falls.

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Financial Assistance
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- County Programs for Families
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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