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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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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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.

Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs

Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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- 9 Pets Allowed
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- 60 Community Action Partnership
Payment
- 10 Free / no cost to eligible clients
- 4 Free / no cost to everyone
Service Availability
- 6 24 hours a day
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Catholic Charities Children's Services Division

Catholic Charities Children's Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Hope Street Shelter

4140 Cheatam Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

1 Mile Phone number(612) 204-8211 Emailinfo@cctwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung CenterLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter

1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

2 Miles Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Homeward Bound Temporary Living Facility

2012 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

2 Miles Phone number(612) 248-2350 Website addresshttps://www.aicdc-mn.org/programs

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

2 Miles Phone number(651) 291-0211 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Administrative Office

2610 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55114

2 Miles Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/shelter-families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104

2 Miles Phone number(651) 603-5880 Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/energy-food-housing/affordable-housing.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

2 Miles Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Project Home

1041 Grand Ave, Ste 312, St. Paul, MN, 55105

2 Miles Phone number211 Emailinfo@interfaithaction.org Website addresshttps://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/projecthome

Area Served: Ramsey County Some services available to residents of Dakota and Washington counties

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing South Minneapolis

1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

2 Miles Phone number(612) 728-2061 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/anti-sex-trafficking

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

3 Miles Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

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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