Financial Help Available for Dental Bills for Eligible Children

The Humanitarian Foundation has funds available to help pay for dental care for children under the age of 18 who have cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or are at least two years behind peers due to a cognitive disability. There are no financial criteria, and families may choose their own dentist. Orthodontics is not covered, and children who have Medicare or Medicaid (Medical Assistance) coverage are not eligible. To apply, parents should call Michael Wahl at 952-226-5454.

Dental Clinics that serve Children
Dental Referral Service 1-800-669-4435

MINNEAPOLIS

Children’s Dental Service Association     612-746-1530 (all locations)Headquarters/Office:              636 Broadway St. NE, Mpls 55413
Andersen Elementary:                   1098 Andersen Lane, Mpls.
Fraser Center:                          700 Humboldt Ave. No., Mpls.
Glendale Head Start:                98 St. Mary’s Ave. SE, Mpls.
McKnight Head Start:                   4225 3^rd Ave. So., Mpls.
Northeast Center:             342 13^th Ave. NE, Mpls.

Community University Dental Clinic    612-638-0700
2001 Bloomington Ave. So., Mpls. 55404

Hennepin County Medical Center Dental Clinic    612-873-2370
701 Park Ave., Mpls. 55415-1623

Indian Health Board Dental Clinic    612-721-9827
1315 E. 24^th St., Mpls. 55404-3959

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center    612-302-4740
1313 Penn Ave. No., Mpls.

Southside Community Clinic    612-822-4383 or 612-522-9030
4243 4^th Ave. So., Mpls. 55409-2113

University of MN, School of Dentistry    612-625-7171
515 Delaware St. SE, Mpls. 55455-0329

Uptown Community Dental Clinic    612-374-4089
2431 Hennepin Ave. So., Mpls 55405-2605

“Give Kids A Smile”    612-767-8400
A yearly program that provides free dental care to children.  Usually held in February.  Appointments are necessary.

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Donated Dental Services (DDS)Serves only disabled, elderly, or medically compromised people who have no other way of paying for dental care. Free comprehensive dental services for those who qualify.  Qualified applicants will be provided services by a private practice dentist in their office.

For an application call: 651-454-6290 or 1-866-242-6290

What kind of health care coverage is available for my special needs child?

 Medical Assistance  
 Minnesota Care   State sponsored health care program for uninsured individuals and families
 Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN)  
 Navigating the Maze   A Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH) guide to health insurance coverage for children's mental health. Also contains general information about different types of coverage and programs available to families in Minnesota
 National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped   Comprehensive dental care to low income people with disabilites. For an application, call Arc's information line at 952-920-0855.
 Minnesota Low Cost Health Care Directory   A Children's Defense Fund directory of low cost health care services in Minnesota.
 Community and Family Health   Public Health Nurses can be valuable resources in the care of a child with special needs, providing information and referral to resources, health services, home health services, and programs like Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
 Shriner's Hopital for Children   Orthopedic care for children at no charge to the family. Parent finances are taken into account when considering a child for admission.
 Minnesota State Services for the Blind   State Services for the blind and visually handicapped.
 Goodwill Easter Seals of Minnesota   Offers clean and refurbished medical and assistive equipment to people in need.