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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- 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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Pay for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Financial Assistance

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Milestones

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Early Learning Scholarship

314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 251-5081 Emailinfo@milestonesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.milestonesmn.org/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties

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

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Birthing and Parenting Education

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org/services

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

665 Franklin Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(320) 252-1010 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://www.ridemetrobus.com/home/dial-a-ride

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Center

510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Library CareerForce Corner In St. Cloud

Library CareerForce Corner In St. CloudLink: view organization details

Job Training

1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 650-2500 Emailkarenp@grrl.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-cloud

Area Served: Stearns County

Library CareerForce Corner In St. Cloud

Library CareerForce Corner In St. CloudLink: view organization details

Career Counseling

1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 650-2500 Emailkarenp@grrl.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-cloud

Area Served: Stearns County

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 256-5160 x1008 Emailkstrusz@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org/article/1179242

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office

546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 256-5160 Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

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

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