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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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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Father's Resource Program Otter Tail County Office Address128 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emaillnesland@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Most programs serve Otter Tail County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Family Development Otter Tail County Office Address128 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Most programs serve Otter Tail County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emaileap@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/search?q=energy+assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Father's Resource Program Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emaillnesland@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://www.mahube.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Family Development Wadena County Office Address311 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Most programs serve Wadena County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance AddressMN, 55401 Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lincare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Lincare - Detroit Lakes Address219 Front St W, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5649 Email1nfo@lincare.com Website addresshttps://www.lincare.com/en/services/dme-and-devices

Area Served: Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena Counties

Lincare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Lincare - Little Falls Address211 1st St SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 632-3661 Email1nfo@lincare.com Website addresshttps://www.lincare.com/en/services/dme-and-devices

Area Served: Benton, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Learning Ally

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Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Menahga Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 564-4141 Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 564-4141 Emailjetzler@menahga.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/community-education

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 564-4141 x306 Emailsness@menahga.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/enrollment

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 564-4141 Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailfedbirth-5@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

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

Menahga Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailfedbirth-5@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

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

Literacy Minnesota

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Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League International

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Information and Support - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

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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
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)
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
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- 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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