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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine

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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Discovery Woods

Discovery WoodsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 828-8200 Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Chatfield Community Food Shelf

Chatfield Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN, 55923

Phone number(507) 867-3529 Emailchatfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Chatfield-Community-Food-Shelf-100068255115006

Area Served: Chatfield and surrounding area

Ely Community Health Center

Ely Community Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic

33 E Chapman St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 365-5678 Emaildirector@elycommunityhealth.org Website addresshttp://www.elycommunityhealth.org

Area Served: City of Ely and surrounding communities

Ely Community Health Center

Ely Community Health CenterLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic

33 E Chapman St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 365-5678 Emaildirector@elycommunityhealth.org Website addresshttp://www.elycommunityhealth.org

Area Served: City of Ely and surrounding communities

Cosmos Montessori School

Cosmos Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

310 E 38th St, Ste 135, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 293-5314 Website addresshttps://www.cosmosmontessorischool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Christ The King Lutheran Church

Christ The King Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

8600 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(952) 881-8600 Emailcontactus@ctkb.org Website addresshttps://www.ctkb.org/events

Area Served: Hennepin County

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1100 County Road 75 NW, Lions Community Building, Clearwater, MN, 55320

Phone number(320) 558-2954 EmailCCLFS2954@aol.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterClearLakeFoodShelf

Area Served: Clearwater and Clear Lake communities

CROSS Center of Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

150 4th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-7012 Emailfoleycrosscenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.foleycrosscenter.org/services.html

Area Served: Benton County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1170 EmailPublic.Health@crowwing.us Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Elk River Public School District

Elk River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 241-3520 x5522 Emaillori.nehring@isd728.org Website addresshttps://ce.isd728.org/early-learners/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Elk River Public School District

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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