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Single Mom Raising Disabled Infant Girl Minneapolis: local programs and next steps

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Programs to contact

1

Help Me Connect

Federal Government Program

Connect to local addiction treatment and recovery referrals for parents, including family-centered programs and support; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-637-575-3861
2

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Federal Government Program

Apply for cash, employment services, and supportive services for low-income families with young or disabled children; apply online.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
3

Child Care Access Grants

Federal Government Program

Get child care aid, Head Start referrals, and emergency slot help to secure infant care while you attend recovery or work; apply online.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
4

Minnesota Autism Portal - Economic Assistance

Federal Government Program

Find income-based financial assistance and resource navigation for families with autistic or disabled children; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
5

Diaper Bank of Minnesota - Find Diapers

Nonprofit

Locate partner agencies distributing emergency and ongoing diapers across Minneapolis; see pickup locations & hours.

Open provider page +1-651-505-3597
6

St. Anne's Place - People Serving People

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter and family-support programs for survivors and families; 24/7 shelter access and legal help referrals; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-758-736-0676
7

GIIR Home LLC Crisis Respite

Local Government Program

Crisis respite placements offering short-term residential support for parents in recovery needing immediate relief; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
8

Mount Olive Lutheran Church - Neighborhood Ministry

Nonprofit

Neighborhood food, rental help, and benefits enrollment assistance for families, plus hot meals and emergency aid; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-999-999-9999
9

MNbenefits

Federal Government Program

Apply for SNAP, cash, and benefit programs online; eligibility screening and enrollment help for Minneapolis families with young or disabled children; apply ...

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
10

Disability Hub MN

Federal Government Program

Free statewide disability resource navigation for benefits, SNAP enrollment, legal help, and service planning for families with disabled infants; get referrals.

Open provider page +1-866-333-2466

Recommended next steps

  • Apply through MNbenefits for cash, food, emergency, child care, and housing help.
  • Ask Hennepin County about Medical Assistance, TEFRA, waivers, PCA, and respite for your infant.
  • Use Help Me Connect to locate infant disability, home visiting, WIC, and family support programs.
  • Contact Disability Hub MN for help navigating disability benefits and care options.
  • If housing is unsafe or unstable, ask St. Anne's Place about family shelter and county paperwork help.
  • Check Diaper Bank partners and Mount Olive Diaper Depot for diaper support near South Minneapolis.
  • Apply for MFIP if you need monthly cash and food support as a caregiver.
  • Ask about CCAP and Child Care Access support if you need child care for work, school, or appointments.
  • Keep medical records, diagnosis papers, birth certificate, lease, income proof, and benefit notices together.
  • If there is immediate danger, call 911; for urgent basic needs, call 211 for same-day referrals.

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