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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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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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First Choice Shuttle

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride First Choice Shuttle - Owatonna

Owatonna, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 339-1651 Emailhello@firstchoiceshuttle.com Website addresshttps://youarriveontime.com

Area Served: Northfield, Faribault and Owatonna

First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

319 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031

Phone number(507) 235-5382 Emailuccsecretary319@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.fairmontucc.org

Area Served: Martin County

First Evangelical Free Church

First Evangelical Free ChurchLink: view organization details

Low-Cost Auto Repair

2696 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 777-5180 Emailinfo@firstefc.org Website addresshttps://firstefc.churchcenter.com/groups/care-and-service-ministries/car-care-volunteers

Area Served: White Bear Lake area

First Light Services Inc.

First Light Services Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Therapy

6001 78th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443

Phone number(612) 703-3237

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Light Services Inc.

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit

6001 78th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443

Phone number(612) 703-3237

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

First Lutheran Church - AitkinLink: view organization details

Food Shelf First Lutheran Church

107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Aitkin County

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

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Free or Low-Cost Meals First Lutheran Church

107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-meal

Area Served: Aitkin County

First Lutheran Church - Detroit Lakes

First Lutheran Church - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

912 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-5656 Emailflc@firstlutheranchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.firstlutheranchurch.com/servicetothecommunity

Area Served: Becker County

First Nations Kitchen

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Free or Low-Cost Meals

3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Nations Kitchen

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Food Distribution

3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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