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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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    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
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  - 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
  - Paying 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.
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    - 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
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  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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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Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Randy's Family Drug

Randy's Family DrugLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address121 1st Ave S, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085 Phone number(507) 794-3631 Emailrandysdrug@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.randysfamilydrug.com/durable-medical-equipment-dme

Area Served: Brown County

Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry

Pediatric & Adolescent DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry - New Ulm Address26 N Broadway St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 354-8943 Website addresshttps://kidswillsmile.com

Area Served: New Ulm area

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals Phone number(855) 431-6468 Website addresshttps://www.mnpsychconsult.com

Area Served: Statewide

Sarah Nelson

Sarah NelsonLink: view organization details

Doula Support Address348 W Main St, Ste 202, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(218) 469-3333 Emailsarah@thenurturey.com

Area Served: Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Yellow Medicine

Raise the Barr

Raise the BarrLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address3501 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailinfo@raisethebarr.org Website addresshttps://www.raisethebarr.org/programs

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 637-0141 Website addresshttps://www.redwoodareaschools.com

Area Served: Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 637-0141 Website addresshttps://www.redwoodareaschools.com

Area Served: Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 637-0364 EmailRedwood0-5@redwoodareaschools.com Website addresshttps://www.redwoodareaschools.com/page/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Redwood Area School District

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

Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 637-0367 EmailRedwood0-5@redwoodareaschools.com Website addresshttps://www.redwoodareaschools.com/page/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Redwood Area School District

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

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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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