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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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Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-4240 Emailpublic.health@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/2944/Public-Health-Nurse-Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Anoka County

ACBC Emergency Food Shelf and Clothing

ACBC Emergency Food Shelf and ClothingLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2615 9th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 422-0046 Emailsupport@acbcfoodshelf.org Website addresshttp://www.acbcfoodshelf.com/food-shelf-market

Area Served: Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Nowthen and Ramsey

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 EmailNGnerer@360communities.org Website addresshttps://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf Address12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Messiah Community Food Shelf Address16725 Highview Ave, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Housing Assistance Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2000 Emailpya.prevention@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services/direct-housing-assistance-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2357 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

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Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ain Dah Yung Center

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Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

Agate Housing and Services

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Emergency Shelter Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 248-2350 Emailinfo@agatemn.org Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Agate Housing and Services

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 874-0311 Emailsmartin@ststephensmpls.com Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-help-staying-in-my-home

Area Served: Minneapolis area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

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

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location Phone number(651) 287-4801 EmailBrittanys.Place@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Hope House Call for Location Phone number(612) 900-2077 EmailHope.House@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Southwest Twin Cities Metro area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Von Wald Group Home Call for Location Phone number(507) 280-0110 Emailvon.wald@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Rochester area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter St. Cloud Group Home Call for Location Phone number(320) 259-6764 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Stearns County

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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
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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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