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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
    - 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
  - 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.
  - 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
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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
  - 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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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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VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Walmart

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walmart - Alexandria Address4611 State Highway 29 S, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2850 Website addresshttps://www.walmart.com

Area Served: Douglas County

Wellness in the Woods

Wellness in the WoodsLink: view organization details

Helpline Address783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446 Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Wheelchairs Unlimited Address808 Washington Ave, Ste 6, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-2433 Website addresshttps://www.wheelchairsunlimitedmn.com

Area Served: Serves Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas

Zion Lutheran Church - Alexandria

Zion Lutheran Church - AlexandriaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Zion Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - Alexandria Address300 Lake St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-4842 Emailzionchurch@zionalex.org Website addresshttps://www.zionalex.org

Area Served: Douglas County

ZipMilk

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Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

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

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(218) 685-7501 Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

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

West Central Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(218) 685-7501 Emailchendricks@isd2342.org Website addresshttps://isd2342.org/community_education/early_childhood_education

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 528-7400 Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.mn.us Website addresshttps://isd2342.org/community_education/early_childhood_education/preschool_screening

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 528-7300 Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

West Central Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Minnesota Urban and Rural Homesteading (MURL) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailjanelleb@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program_area/housing

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rehabilitation Loans - Small Cities Housing West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailjanelleb@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/rehabilitation-loan-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailamberh@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/family-homeless-prevention-assistance-program-letter-of-interest

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/housing-emergency

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Ready Ride West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3074 Emailjohn@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/ready-ride

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3073 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

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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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