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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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Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety

Childrens Home Shelter for Family SafetyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety - South Dakota Address113 N Saint Paul Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 338-4880 Emailshelter@chssd.org Website addresshttps://chssd.org/shelter/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Primarily the South Dakota counties of Minnehaha, McCook, Lincoln, Turner and Union. Accepts residents of Minnesota when space allows or if victim needs to put distance between herself and the perpetrator.

Grace Place

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Transitional Housing Grace Place - Winona Address802 W Broadway St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 205-7740 Emailjenny@graceplaceinc.org Website addresshttps://graceplaceinc.org/grace-house

Area Served: Winona County

Fillmore County Public Health Department

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address902 Houston St NW, Ste 2, Preston, MN, 55965 Phone number(507) 765-3898 Emailjerickson@co.fillmore.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/public_health/familyhealth/women,_infants_and_children_(wic).php

Area Served: Fillmore County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 385-6120 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services/public_health/women_infants_children_wic

Area Served: Goodhue County

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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Parenting Support - Maternal Health Hotline Address5600 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD, 20857 Phone number(833) 852-6262 Website addresshttps://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Area Served: Nationwide

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Grand Portage Health Service Address62 Upper Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2235 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Cook County

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center Address927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-1227 Website addresshttps://www.fdlband.org/services/human_services/community_health_services/wic_program.php

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation

Esperanza United

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Domestic Violence Shelter El Refugio Call for Location Phone number(651) 772-1611 Emailinfo@esperanzaunited.org Website addresshttps://esperanzaunited.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address1121 Jackson St NE, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 874-7063 x232 Emaildap@mndap.org Website addresshttps://www.mndap.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dress for Success - Twin Cities

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Job Training Call for Location Phone number(651) 646-6000 Emailinfo@dressforsuccesstwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org/our-programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Support Services The Refuge Network - Cambridge Address1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/community-advocacy

Area Served: Isanti County

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Shelter The Refuge Network - Cambridge Address1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/emergency-domestic-violence-shelter

Area Served: Isanti County

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Support Services The Refuge Network - Chisago City Address10625 Railroad Ave, Ste 204, Chisago City, MN, 55013 Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/community-advocacy

Area Served: Chisago County

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Support Services The Refuge Network - Mora Address214 Railroad Ave NW, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/community-advocacy

Area Served: Kanabec County

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Support Services Family Pathways - Carlton County Address1003 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 384-4134 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/community-advocacy

Area Served: Carlton County

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Support Services Family Pathways - Pine City Address500 3rd Ave SE, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 629-1277 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/community-advocacy

Area Served: Pine County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 348-6100 Emailwic@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/wic-women-infants-children

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

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Domestic Violence Support Services Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 348-5073 Website addresshttps://www.hennepinattorney.org/get-help/crime/domestic-abuse-service-center

Area Served: Hennepin County

Dodge County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address42 E Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 635-6150 Website addresshttp://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/family_health.php

Area Served: Dodge County

Freeborn County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5289 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/336/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Freeborn County

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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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