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Help Paying for Basic Needs

DESCRIPTION: Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides financial and material assistance as well as online resources to pregnant women and moms with infants under 4 months of age. The following assistance is available: * Financial Assistance: [Rent/Mortgage](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage), [Utilities](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/utility-bills), [Child Care](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/child-care) * Material Assistance: [Portable Cribs](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/portable-cribs), [Baby Shower Baskets](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets), [Monthly Transportation Cards](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/transportation) * Online Resources: Education, employment, parenting support Cradle of Hope also offers [Safe Sleep Training](https://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/safe-sleep-training) so participants can learn how babies can sleep safely and how they can lower their baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Pregnant women and moms with infants under 12 months who attend their training will receive a portable crib and a baby shower basket.

Last Update

02/12/2025

Physical Address

1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN 55113

Application process

[Partner organization locations](https://cradleofhope.org/locations) Partner organizations will work with you to identify available resources and apply for the Cradle of Hope assistance. Applications must be submitted through a partner organization. To Enroll in Cradle of Hope's Safe Sleep Training call (651) 478-1417 to register. Pregnant women and moms with infants under 12 months are eligible.

Fee

There is no fee for this service.

Eligibility

* Must be a Minnesota resident * Must be pregnant or have a baby under 4 months. (Eligibility for portable cribs extends to 12 months) * Must be facing a crisis related to a pregnancy or birth of a child under 4 months

Agency info

Cradle of Hope

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