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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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Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Southland Public School District

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

Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Southland Public School District

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

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/twin-cities/our-care?listPage=1

Area Served: Statewide

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

Sterling Drug

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Smart Pharmacy Address616 N 8th St, Osage, IA, 50461 Phone number(641) 732-6161 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Mower County

Sterling Drug

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Austin Pharmacy (Oakland) Address1109 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 433-7123 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Mower County

Sterling Drug

Sterling DrugLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Austin Pharmacy Address1305 1st Ave SW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 433-4586 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Mower County

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

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

SimplyAlert

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com

Area Served: Nationwide

RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.

RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttp://www.rtaaf.org/how-we-can-help.php

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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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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