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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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The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Smiles Change Lives

Smiles Change LivesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Sovereign Sister Wholistic Birth

Sovereign Sister Wholistic BirthLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressFaribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(612) 599-4413 Emaildoularachele@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sovereignsistermn.com

Area Served: Faribault, Le Sueur, Rice

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

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 22206, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Winnebago Head Start Address100 1st Ave NE, Winnebago, MN, 56098 Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Winnebago Head Start Address100 1st Ave NE, Winnebago, MN, 56098 Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Faribault County

UCare Health Ride

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride

Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, 1st Flr, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services

Area Served: Serves families across the state of Minnesota

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Way-Maker Solutions LLC

Way-Maker Solutions LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address280 Fuller Ave, Apt 1, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 627-0927 Emailway-makersolutionsllc@outlook.com Website addresshttps://way-makersolutionsllc.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Faribault Service Center Address2800 1st Ave NW, Ste 500, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-7418 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
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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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