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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
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
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    - 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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Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets

Area Served: Statewide

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://www.ceap.org/what-we-do/childrens-programs.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Elevate - St. Cloud

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address376 3rd St NE, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 252-4150 Emailinfo@elevatestcloud.org Website addresshttps://elevatestcloud.org/services/education-support

Area Served: Stearns County

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Faribault Address1400 Cannon Cir, Ste 8, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 573-2627 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Rice County

Grace Place

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Grace Place - Winona Address802 W Broadway St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-2283 Emailinfo@graceplaceinc.org Website addresshttps://graceplaceinc.org/community-support-services

Area Served: Winona County

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

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Food Shelf Address1289 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-8586 Emailfranciscan@brothersofpeace.org Website addresshttps://brothersofpeace.org/what-we-do/service/food-shelf

Area Served: Ramsey County

Families First of Minnesota

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Crisis Nursery Families First of Minnesota - Main Office Address126 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 287-2020 Emailcrisisn@familiesfirstmn.org Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/crisis-nursery

Area Served: Olmsted County

Hastings Family Service

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address301 2nd St E, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 437-7134 Emailinfo@hastingsfamilyservice.org Website addresshttps://hastingsfamilyservice.org/programs-services/community-resource-assistance.html

Area Served: Residents who live within the boundaries of School District 200. This area includes the cities of: Hastings, Hampton, New Tier, Miesville and Vermillion and portions of these townships: Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, Vermillion and Welch townships

EVOLVE Family Services

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Birthing and Parenting Education EVOLVE Family Services - East Office Address5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/pregnancy-services

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

Epiphany Caring for Life

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1900 111th Ave NW, Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(612) 803-2225 Emailecl@epiphanymn.org Website addresshttps://epiphanycaringforlife.godaddysites.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Helping Us Grow (HUG)

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Family Home Visiting Address5440 Hwy 169 Service Rd, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 504-4983 Emailinfo@helpingusgrow.org Website addresshttps://www.helpingusgrow.org/contact-us-request-a-visit.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Kaitlyn's Kloset

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Parenting Support Address4180 Lexington Ave S, Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church, Eagan, MN, 55123 Phone number(612) 361-1699 Emailkaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://kaitlynsklosetmn.com

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding area

Lake Superior Life-Care Center

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Parenting Support Lake Superior Life-Care Center - Duluth Address1225 Tower Ave, Ste 318, Superior, WI, 54880 Phone number(715) 394-4102 Emaillslccsuperior@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lslccduluthsuperior.org/client-services/parenting-education

Area Served: Duluth/Superior area in St. Louis County and Douglas County

Lake Superior Life-Care Center

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Birthing and Parenting Education Lake Superior Life-Care Center - Duluth Address1225 Tower Ave, Ste 318, Superior, WI, 54880 Phone number(715) 394-4102 Emaillslccsuperior@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lslccduluthsuperior.org/client-services/parenting-education

Area Served: Duluth/Superior area in St. Louis County and Douglas County

Mary, Mother of the Church

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Food Shelf Address3333 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 890-0045 Emailinfo@mmotc.org Website addresshttps://www.mmotc.org/community-outreach

Area Served: Dakota County

Main Street Family Services

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Family and Community Resource Navigator Address400 Jackson Ave NW, Ste 101, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 595-1420 Emailadministrator@mainstreetfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mainstreetfamilyservices.org/parenting-family-support

Area Served: Sherburne County

Life Connections

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Parenting Support Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org/services

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

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Birthing and Parenting Education Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center - Brainerd Address315 E River Rd, Apt 1, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 825-0793 Emailoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org Website addresshttps://lakesareapregnancy.org/free-services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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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