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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
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - 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
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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

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Child Care and Early Education Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-3809 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/child-care-and-early-education

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

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Adoption Services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4660 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/adoption-foster-care-and-kinship-supports

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

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Refugee Resettlement Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-3837 Emaildhs.rposupportdesk@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/refugee-resettlement

Area Served: Statewide

Modest Needs

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address33 Irving Pl, Fl 5, New York, NY, 10003 Phone number(844) 667-3776 Emailgeneral.questions@modestneeds.org Website addresshttps://www.modestneeds.org/for-applicants

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Hands & Voices

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Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 265-2435 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/mnhandsandvoices/about-us/our-services

Area Served: Statewide

Mental Health Navigators

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Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailinfo@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org

Area Served: Statewide

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

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Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

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Tax Help Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

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Crisis Line - Veterans Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

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Parenting Support Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Find a Public Library Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

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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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