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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Paying 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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Blue Plus BlueRide

Blue Plus BlueRideLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Callie Bassett

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Doula Support AddressCarlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 451-0705 Emailcalliehalverson@gmail.com

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Fond Du Lac Reservation, Pine, St. Louis

Childhelp

ChildhelpLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(888) 818-4511 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

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

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Follow Along Program Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3605 Emailgrace.grinager@co.cook.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Cook County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Emailphhs@co.cook.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Mental Health Case Management Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/children_and_family_services/behavioral_health.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(844) 772-4724 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services

Area Served: Cook County

CareerForce Duluth

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Career Counseling Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8400 Emailcareerforce.duluth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

CareerForce Duluth

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Job Training Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8400 Emailcareerforce.duluth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Cook County Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 Emailclindholm@isd166.org Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/ecfe

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 471-1048 Emailnsec0-5@nsec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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