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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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National CMV Foundation

National CMV FoundationLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV Address1646 W Snow Ave, Ste 84, Tampa, FL, 33606 Emailinfo@nationalcmv.org Website addresshttps://www.nationalcmv.org

Area Served: Nationwide

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Support Group - Parents (Connecting Families) Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailjeremy.evans@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

Pluto Social Group

Pluto Social GroupLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Children with Neurodivergency Address1002 Mainstreet, Ste B2, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Emailteam@plutomn.org Website addresshttps://www.plutomn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Pluto Social Group

Pluto Social GroupLink: view organization details

Support Group - Dad's Raising Children with Neurodivergency Address1002 Mainstreet, Ste B2, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Emailteam@plutomn.org Website addresshttps://www.plutomn.org/updates

Area Served: Hennepin County

Proof Alliance

Proof AllianceLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Address1876 Minnehaha Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-2370 Website addresshttps://www.proofalliance.org/for-individuals-and-families/i-am-a-caregiver

Area Served: Statewide

Raising Multiples

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Information and Support AddressPO Box 321, Metamora, IL, 61548 Emailinfo@raisingmultiples.org Website addresshttps://www.raisingmultiples.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Rochester Area Autism Association

Rochester Area Autism AssociationLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterautism.org/support

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate RegionLink: view organization details

Support Group - Families and Caregivers The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Stearns, Benton, Morrison and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Disabilities Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Windmill Project

Windmill ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address700 Cedar St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 766-2403 Emailwindmillprojectmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Windmill.families

Area Served: West central Minnesota with greatest presence in Douglas and Pope counties

Women's Wellness and Parenting Support Center

Women's Wellness and Parenting Support CenterLink: view organization details

Support Group Address8500 Normandale Lake Blvd, Ste 350, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(612) 293-7697 EmailAdmin@womenswellnessmn.org Website addresshttps://www.womenswellnessmn.org/programs

Area Served: Hennepin County

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Disability Services and Resources

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
- Parent Support and Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
- ARC
Additional Resources
- Hearing Loss Services and Supports
- Vision Loss
- Medical Equipment and Supplies

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