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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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Lifts Transportation

Lifts TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address730 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(888) 469-7433 Emailinfo@liftstransportation.com Website addresshttps://liftstransportation.com/ride

Area Served: Serves all or parts of the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona and Wright

John Tracy Center

John Tracy CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters Address2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org Website addresshttps://www.jtc.org/services/dhh

Area Served: Nationwide

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002 Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address3333 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20007 Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Megan Martin

Megan MartinLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55437 Phone number(507) 351-8062 Emailhello@meganmartinbirth.com Website addresshttps://www.meganmartinbirth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mcleod, Meeker, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Caregiver Support - Kinship Caregivers Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud Address2835 W Saint Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(866) 824-3770 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/sex-trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators

Area Served: Programs serve Stearns County and may serve additional counties in the surrounding St. Cloud area. Service area is dependent on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery Mankato Area Crisis Nursery Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 995-9259 Emailmankatoyouth@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line AddressPO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709 Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs

Area Served: Nationwide

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses AddressPO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Minnesota Attorney General's OfficeLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address445 Minnesota St, Ste 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 296-3353 Website addresshttps://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubHiringAnAttorney.pdf

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Indian Child Welfare Programs Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-5638 EmailDHS.ICWA.MIFPA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/indian-child-welfare

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Housing Benefits 101 (HB101) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(866) 333-2466 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.hb101.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Autism Resource Portal Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailASD.DHS@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/autism

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Foster Care Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care

Area Served: Statewide

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Disability Hub MN
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Hearing Loss Services and Supports
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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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