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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.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
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
Southeast MN- healthcare- Semcac
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
Olmsted County- medical, dental- The Good Samaritan Health Clinic
Rosemount- dental- Prince of Peace
St. Paul- mental health- Neighborhood House
St. Paul- basic medical & dental- Union Gospel Mission
Savage- dental- Prince of Peace
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
CHIP (MinnesotaCare)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
MN Energy Assistance Program (includes water assistance)
MN Family Investment Program TANF
MN Food Assistance Program SNAP
MN Sure (Insurance Marketplace)
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
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- Center City Housing Corp.
Statewide- Common Bond
Statewide-rental properties- HousingLink
Regional
Southeast MN (domestic abuse)- Women’s Shelter and Support Center
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
Rochester- Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Rochester- Family Promise
Rochester- The Salvation Army
St. Cloud (domestic abuse)- AnnaMarie’s Alliance
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- 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
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
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- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
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
Regional
County/City
Minneapolis- trauma-informed care- Southside Family Nurturing Center
Olmsted County- crisis nursery- Families First of Minnesota
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
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- specialized virtual doula services- Love Above Doula Services
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- 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- cloth diaper assistance- Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank
Statewide- car seat distribution directory- Office of Traffic Safety
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Regional
Southern Minnesota- infant items- Bundles of Love Charity
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- parent support, home visits- Southside Family Nurturing Center
Minneapolis- baby items, prenatal care, etc.- Tandem
Minneapolis- various baby items- TMM Community Resource Services
Moorhead (referrals only)- car repair, donated cars- Fix it Forward Ministry
Rochester- crisis care, social support- Together For Good
Rochester- (refers for adoption//Please visit Voices and Experience pages before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby items- Birthright
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
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
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 bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
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- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
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- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
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
Statewide- car repair charity (located in Minneapolis, but serves the state)- The Lift Garage
Regional
Minneapolis Metropolitan Area- car donations- Wheels for Women
South Central MN- car donation, employment training, homeless prevention, etc.- Minnesota Valley Action Council
Southeastern MN- car repair program, homeless prevention, food assistance, etc.- Semcac
Southeastern MN- family support services, transportation & energy assistance- Three Rivers Community Action
County/City
Anoka County- car repair- Repairing Cars for Neighbors
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
Olmsted County- emergency services, rental assistance, etc.- Olmsted County Community Services
Olmsted County- school supplies- United Way
Rochester- food bank- Channel One Regional Food Bank
Rochester- food assistance- Community Food Response
Rochester- homeless prevention, transportation program- Family Promise
Rochester- food pantry- Hosanna Lutheran Church
Rochester- food assistance, referrals- LifeGate Services
Rochester- food assistance- Little Free Pantries of Rochester MN Area
Rochester- food assistance- Oasis Church
Rochester- food assistance- Revolutionary Earth
Rochester- rent assistance, food & clothing assistance- Rochester Outreach Center
Rochester- public transit- Rochester Public Transit
Rochester- homeless assistance- The Landing
Rochester- food assistance, holiday assistance, vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
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
Zumbro Falls- food assistance- South Troy Wesleyan Church
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
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
Statewide
Regional
County/City
Burnsville- Prince of Peace
Garden City (substance abuse)- Wellcome Manor Family Services
Minneapolis- Southside Family Nurturing Center
Rochester- Rochester Area Moms
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
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
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, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
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.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 12/22
