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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
Medical (Doula services under Crisis Centers/Baby Items)
Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- subsidized healthcare- Avera Ministry
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Twin Cities Region- public health nurse visits pre/post natal- Metro Alliance for Healthy Families
County/City
Apple Valley- dental- Prince of Peace
Burnsville- dental- Prince of Peace
Duluth- health care- Safe Haven Shelter
Eagan- dental- Prince of Peace
Farmington- dental- Prince of Peace
Goodhue County- medical, dental, mental health- C.A.R.E. Clinic
Lakeville- dental- Prince of Peace
Minneapolis- dental, minute clinic, vision- Sharing & Caring Hands
Minneapolis- prenatal care- Tandem
Moorhead- limited health care- Churches United
Rosemount- dental- Prince of Peace
St. Paul- mental health- Neighborhood House
St. Paul- basic medical & dental- Union Gospel Mission
Savage- dental- Prince of Peace
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
CHIP (MinnesotaCare)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
MN Family Investment Program TANF
MN Food Assistance Program SNAP
MN Sure (Insurance Marketplace)
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- rental properties- HousingLink
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- Common Bond
Regional
West Central MN- CARES
County/City
Brainerd- New Pathways
Cambridge- New Pathways
Carver County- Community Action Partnership
Columbia Heights (domestic abuse)- The Dwelling Place
Dakota County- Community Action Partnership
Dakota County- Dakota County Community Development Agency
Dakota County- Matrix Housing Services
Duluth- Harbor House
Duluth- Safe Haven Shelter
Eagan- Dakota Woodlands
Eagan (domestic violence)- Lewis House
Hastings (domestic violence)- Lewis House
Hennepin County- Hennepin County Family Shelter
Hennepin County- Matrix Housing Services
Mankato- Partners in Housing
Minneapolis (age limits)- Avenues
Minneapolis- Jeremiah Program
Minneapolis- Sharing & Caring Hands
Minneapolis- Simpson Housing Services
Minneapolis- Tandem
Minneapolis (age limits)- Youth Link
Moorhead- Churches United
Olmsted County- Jeremiah Program
Owatonna- Steele County Transitional Housing
Ramsey County- Housing Services
St. Paul (age limit & American Indian)- Ain Dah Yung Center
St. Paul- Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
St. Paul- Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
St. Paul- Emma Norton
St. Paul- Housing Authority
St. Paul- Jeremiah Program
St. Paul- Model Cities
St. Paul- Neighborhood House
St. Paul- Theresa Living Center
St. Paul- Union Gospel Mission
St. Paul- Women’s Advocates
St. Paul- YWCA
Scott County- Community Action Partnership
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- early learning scholarships- Families First of Minnesota
Statewide- postsecondary childcare grants- MN Office of Higher Education
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) – family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- diaper bank directory- The Diaper Bank of Minnesota
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat distribution directory- Office of Traffic Safety
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Regional
Twin Cities Metro Area- crisis care, social support- Together For Good
County/City
Aurora- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Blaine- diapers- Way of the Lord
Little Canada (refers for adoption//Please visit Voices and Experience pages before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, earn while you learn, parenting classes- New Day Pregnancy & Family Resource Center
Minneapolis- doula support, car seat program, breastpump program- Everyday Miracles
Minneapolis- baby items, prenatal care, etc.- Tandem
Minneapolis- various baby items- TMM Community Resource Services
Rochester- crisis care, social support- Together For Good
Roseville- material assistance, social support- Cradle of Hope
Shakopee- formula, diapers, clothing, etc.- Shakopee Community Assistance
West St. Paul (refers for adoption//Please visit Voices and Experience pages before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity clothes, diapers, wipes, equipment, etc.- Guiding Star Wakota
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- public benefits eligibility- Bridge to Benefits
Statewide- emergency loans- Exodus Lending
Statewide- county government directory- Minnesota County Websites
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- one-time emergency grant-The 30 Days Foundation
County/City
Apple Valley- food shelf- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Blaine- food shelf- Way of the Lord
Burnsville- food pantry- Burnsville Family Resource Center
Burnsville- food shelf, clothing, furniture, etc.- Prince of Peace
Carver County- food assistance, holiday assistance, energy assistance, school supplies, etc.- Community Action Partnership
Dakota County- food assistance, holiday assistance, energy assistance, school supplies, etc.- Community Action Partnership
Douglas County- car repair, donated cars- Douglas County Car Care Program
Farmington- food shelf- Farmington Food Shelf
Hastings- food shelf, emergency assistance, holiday assistance, school supplies, etc.- Hastings Family Service
Lakeville- food shelf- Messiah Lutheran Church
Mankato- furniture, household items- Partners for Housing
Minneapolis- vehicle donation program- Auto Technical
Minneapolis- bus token, bus card, daily meals, bagged food, beds- Sharing & Caring Hands
Minneapolis (age limits)- daily meals, showers, clothing, food shelf, etc.- Youth Link
Moorhead- daily meals, food pantry- Churches United
St. Paul (Indian Family Preservation)- Ain Dah Yung Center
St. Paul- vehicle donation program- Auto Technical
St. Paul- food, emergency financial assistance, etc.- Neighborhood House
St. Paul- daily meals, job training, etc.- Union Gospel Mission
Scott County- food assistance, holiday assistance, energy assistance, school supplies, etc.- Community Action Partnership
Shakopee- food assistance, bedding, clothing, hygiene, daily meals, etc.- Shakopee Community Assistance
Support Groups
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
County/City
Burnsville- Prince of Peace
Garden City (substance abuse)- Wellcome Manor Family Services
St. Paul- private Facebook community group- Little Hopes
West St. Paul- Postpartum Depression Support Group
I don’t see my city?
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Adoption Law/Revocation
Time of consent /notice of intent to consent to adoption not sooner than 72 hours after the birth of a child.
A parent’s consent to adoption under this chapter may be withdrawn for any reason within ten working days after the consent is executed and acknowledged.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
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*Verified 2/21
