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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Spare Key

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Disabilities Arc Southwest Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Arc Southwest Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4223 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Thomas Apartments - Rushmore

Thomas Apartments - RushmoreLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Thomas Apartments Address135 S Thompson Ave, Rushmore, MN, 56168 Phone number(612) 310-5629 Emailrandylboyd@gmail.com

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emaileap@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/energy-assistance

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/rehab-loan-programs

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttp://www.smoc.us

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Transportation - Prairieland Transit System \ Heartland Express Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/express-route

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttp://www.smoc.us

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 658-2444 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood,and Rock counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Worthington Early Head Start Address713 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center Family Resource Center Address713 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-4512 Emailfrc@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/family-resource-center

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Worthington Family Planning Clinic Address909 4th Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 658-2444 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/family-planning

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Murray, Pipestone and Rock counties

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council II Address1077 Pleasant Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Southwest Crisis Center

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Nobles County Office Address320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4311 Emailsara@mnswcc.org Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine counties.

Southwest Crisis Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Nobles County Office Address320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4311 Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org/domestic-sexual-violence-advocacy-program

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine counties.

Southwest Crisis Center

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Nobles County Office Address320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 376-4311 Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org/safe-harbor-youth-program

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine counties.

Southwest Crisis Center

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Crisis Line - Domestic Violence Nobles County Office Address320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 376-4311 Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine counties.

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Financial Assistance
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- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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