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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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Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/parent-support

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/events-and-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/events-and-activities/community-parent-groups

Area Served: Minnesota

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050 Phone number(516) 944-8900 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Nationwide

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services North Central Region Address2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailjfilek@helenkeller.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Bus LinesLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service AddressPO Box 660362, Dallas, TX, 75266 Phone number(800) 231-2222 Website addresshttps://www.greyhound.com/en

Area Served: Service varies across Minnesota, check website for more info

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview

Area Served: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

Family Safety Network

Family Safety NetworkLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Family Safety Network - Park Rapids Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-1636 Emailoffice@familysafetynetwork.net Website addresshttps://www.familysafetynetwork.net/legal-services

Area Served: Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard counties

Family Safety Network

Family Safety NetworkLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Family Safety Network - Park Rapids Call for Location Phone number(800) 324-8151 Emailoffice@familysafetynetwork.net Website addresshttps://www.familysafetynetwork.net/domestic-violence

Area Served: Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard counties

Family Safety Network

Family Safety NetworkLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Family Safety Network - Bagley Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-1636 Emailoffice@familysafetynetwork.net Website addresshttps://www.familysafetynetwork.net/legal-services

Area Served: Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard counties

Family Safety Network

Family Safety NetworkLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Family Safety Network - Bagley Call for Location Phone number(800) 324-8151 Emailoffice@familysafetynetwork.net Website addresshttps://www.familysafetynetwork.net/domestic-violence

Area Served: Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard counties

GreatSchools

GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2201 Broadway, Fl 4th, Oakland, CA, 94612 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Minnesota residents Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailinfo@HEROFargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Evergreen Shelter Address622 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4332 Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org/shelter

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties

Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota

Family Advocacy Center of Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota - Bemidji Address1000 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Ste 118, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-6011 Website addresshttps://www.facnm.net

Area Served: Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties and the Red Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth Tribal Reservations

Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota

Family Advocacy Center of Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota - Brainerd Address4676 Wilderness Ct, Ste 103, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 333-6011 Website addresshttps://www.facnm.net

Area Served: Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties and the Red Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth Tribal Reservations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
Vision Loss
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
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Parent Support and Organizations

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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