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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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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CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Kinler Square Townhomes Address303 Gillespie Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-2598 Emailinfo@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Cass County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Pine River Square Townhouses Address250 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(952) 935-0359 Emailinfo@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Cass County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Cass Lake Square Townhouse Address929 Grant Utley Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 339-2880 Emailinfo@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Cass County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Cass Lake Square Townhouse Address929 Grant Utley Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 339-2880 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Cass County

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 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

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Information and Support Call for Location Emailinfo@decodingdyslexia.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/about-dyslexia

Area Served: Statewide

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Churches United - Bemidji

Churches United - BemidjiLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-1380 Emailcunited@paulbunyan.net Website addresshttps://bemidjicu.org

Area Served: Beltrami County

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

Deer River Food Shelf

Deer River Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1049 Comstock Dr, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2500 Emaildrfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/DeerRiverAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Deer River community and surrounding area

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x5012 Emailjgrover@isd115.net Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2201 Emailjgrover@isd115.net Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 751-6622 EmailBRIC0-5@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

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

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 751-6622 EmailBRIC0-5@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

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

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2201 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

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

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services - Walker Address400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-1340 Emailcass.socserv@casscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Cass County

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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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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