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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
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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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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Job Training
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- 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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Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-9268 Website addresshttps://www.dlschools.net/about-us/enrollment/kindergarten-registration

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address702 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 Address702 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

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-4418 Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

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

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-4418 Emailfrethwisch@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/ecfe

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-9271 Website addresshttp://www.dlschools.net

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Circle of Life Academy - White Earth

Circle of Life Academy - White EarthLink: view organization details

Tribal Run School Address35233 Mission Lake Rd, White Earth, MN, 56591 Phone number(218) 983-4180 Emailquestions@col.pvt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Circle-of-Life-Academy-100088552807297

Area Served: White Earth Reservation students

Circle of Life Academy - White Earth

Circle of Life Academy - White EarthLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Address35233 Mission Lake Rd, White Earth, MN, 56591 Phone number(218) 983-4180 Emailquestions@col.pvt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Circle-of-Life-Academy-100088552807297

Area Served: White Earth Reservation students

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Community Health Service - Moorhead Address2310 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 236-6502 Website addresshttps://chsiclinics.org/patient-services/dental

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Community Health Service - Moorhead Address2310 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 236-6502 Website addresshttps://chsiclinics.org/patient-services/behavioral-health

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)Link: view organization details

Clinic Community Health Service - Moorhead Address2310 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 236-6502 Website addresshttps://chsiclinics.org/patient-services/medical

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Community Health Service - Moorhead Address2310 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(800) 556-9661 Website addresshttps://chsiclinics.org/patient-services/victim-advocacy-services

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Family Voices of Minnesota

Family Voices of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Children with Special Health Needs or Disabilities Call for Location Phone number(612) 440-1609 EmailConnected@familyvoicesmn.org Website addresshttp://familyvoicesofminnesota.org/about-us/get-connected

Area Served: Statewide

Help Me Grow

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Help Me Grow Help Me Grow - Statewide Referral System Address1500 Highway 36 W, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(866) 693-4769 Emailhelpmegrow@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian Foundation

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Address430 Beecher Rd, Humanitarian Foundation Office, Gahanna, OH, 43230 Phone number(614) 933-0711 Emailhf@hfgrotto.org Website addresshttps://hfgrotto.org/programs

Area Served: Nationwide

Hadley

HadleyLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Address700 Elm St, Winnetka, IL, 60093 Phone number(800) 323-4238 Emailinfo@HadleyHelps.org Website addresshttps://hadleyhelps.org/learn

Area Served: Nationwide

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Maternal Health Hotline Address5600 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD, 20857 Phone number(833) 852-6262 Website addresshttps://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Area Served: Nationwide

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parenting Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource-library/parent-resources

Area Served: Statewide

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Basic Needs

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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