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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.
  - 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
  - Pay 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
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - 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
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - 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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Lincare, Inc.

Lincare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Lincare - Plymouth

12800 Industrial Park Blvd, Ste 200, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Phone number(769) 852-6232 Website addresshttps://www.lincare.com/en/services/dme-and-devices

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul

2485 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(612) 354-3345 Emailstreet.works@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/rochester

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin Counties and surrounding metro areas. Service area may depend on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Courtyard Townhomes

2438 Oakland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Avenue Apartments Call for Location Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

1015 4th Ave N, Ste 202, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 374-4967 Emailsunny@laocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Laocenter.mn

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Kind Waters Therapy and Wellness PLLC

Kind Waters Therapy and Wellness PLLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(651) 401-8483 Emailmarcus@kindwaterstherapy.com Website addresshttps://kindwaterstherapy.com

Area Served: St. Paul and Minneapolis

Martha's Open Hands

Martha's Open HandsLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

7362 University Ave NE, Ste 310 3, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(612) 567-9587 Emailinfo@marthasopenhands.com Website addresshttps://marthasopenhands.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Little Lillies Birth Services

Little Lillies Birth ServicesLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(612) 499-4203 Emaillittlelilliesbirth@gmail.com Website addresshttps://littlelillies.weebly.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Mcleod, Ramsey and Scott counties

Legacy Family Center

Legacy Family CenterLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

Minneapolis, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 438-3339 Emailinfo@legacyfamilycentermn.org Website addresshttps://www.legacyfamilycentermn.org/programs

Area Served: Brooklyn Park, North Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center

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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