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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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Chisago Lakes Public School District

Chisago Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

29678 Karmel Ave, Chisago City, MN, 55013

Phone number(320) 358-1217 Emailscredhmg@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2144.org

Area Served: Chisago Lakes School District

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

Chisago Lakes Public School District

Chisago Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

29678 Karmel Ave, Chisago City, MN, 55013

Phone number(320) 358-1217 Emailscredhmg@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2144.org

Area Served: Chisago Lakes School District

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

Carver County Public Health

Carver County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th)

600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-growth-and-development/child-and-teen-checkups

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

Carver County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Carver County Public Health - Chaska (6th)

303 E 6th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-eating/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Carver County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

City of Madelia

City of MadeliaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

423 Dill Ave SW, Madelia, MN, 56062

Phone number(507) 642-8853 Emailvolbrechtgk@comcast.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/madeliacommunityfoodshelf

Area Served: City of Madelia

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 844-4760 Emailsaolson@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dlschools.net/departments/student-support-services/special-education/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

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

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-9271 Emailknudell@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dlschools.net/departments/student-support-services/special-education/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

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

Clay County Public Health

Clay County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

715 11th St N, Ste 303, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 329-4758 Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/498/Child-and-Teen-Checkup-Outreach

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Public Health

Clay County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Clinic and WIC Office

715 11th St N, Ste 105, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 299-7777 Emailwic.appointment@co.clay.mn.us Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/546/WIC

Area Served: Clay County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

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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