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- 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
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    - 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
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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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
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  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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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
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and 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
  - 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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Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4163 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/264/Women-Infant-Children-WIC

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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

Amvan

AmvanLink: view organization details

Transportation Address307 Pine St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-6741 Emailrides@amvan.com Website addresshttps://amvan.com/services.html

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

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4319 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/273/Childrens-Mental-Health

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/905/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4444 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Birch Counseling, LLC

Birch Counseling, LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Birch Counseling - Mankato Address100 Warren St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(866) 522-2472 Website addresshttps://www.birchcounseling.com/about

Area Served: Blue Earth County

180 Medical, Inc

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Medical Equipment and Supplies - Catheter and Ostomy Supplies Address8516 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73162 Phone number(877) 688-2729 Website addresshttps://www.180medical.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Aspen Dental

Aspen DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Aspen Dental - Mankato Address1880 Tailwind Dr, Ste 200, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 366-1767 Website addresshttps://www.aspendental.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Aeroflow Healthcare

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address3165 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803 Phone number(828) 277-1400 Website addresshttps://aeroflowhealth.com

Area Served: Statewide

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1020 County Road F W, St. Paul, MN, 55126 Phone number(800) 426-4224 Website addresshttps://www.hillrom.com/ARI

Area Served: National

Anywhere Transport

Anywhere TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6113 Maple Valley Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 232-3322

Area Served: No limit to transportation distance

Care Transport Services LLC

Care Transport Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address931 Madison Ave, Ste 203, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-8900 Emailcaretransports@gmail.com Website addresshttps://caretransportservices.net

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Aubrey Corona

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Doula Support AddressSleepy Eye, MN, 56085 Phone number(507) 766-3801 Emailaubreycorona@outlook.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Watonwan

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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

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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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