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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
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 416 Results

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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Freeborn County Public Health

Freeborn County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/139/Public-Health

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

Freeborn County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5289 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/336/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Freeborn County

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

Freeborn County Family Services Collaborative

Freeborn County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Freeborn County Family Services & Children's Mental Health Collaborative Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 781-3763 Emailsusan.piper@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/477/freeborn-county-family-services-and-chil

Area Served: Freeborn County

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Emailolawskys@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com/page/3117

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

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

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

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

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-3334 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

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

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-3334 Emailshortr@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

First Presbyterian Church - Albert Lea

First Presbyterian Church - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-2035 Emailchurchoffice@firstpres.us Website addresshttps://www.firstpres.us/serve/local

Area Served: City of Albert Lea

Hoveround

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Medical Equipment and Supplies - Power Wheelchairs and Scooters Address6015 31st St E, Ste 201, Bradenton, FL, 34203 Phone number(800) 964-6837 Emailinfo@hoveround.com Website addresshttps://www.hoveround.com/mobility-solutions

Area Served: Nationwide

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

Hunger Solutions MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - Minnesota Food HelpLine Address8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(888) 711-1151 Emailinfo@hungersolutions.org Website addresshttps://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

Independent Management Services

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Independent Management Services - Austin (21st) Address101 21st St SE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-6389 Emailinfo@imsofmn.com Website addresshttps://www.imsofmn.com

Area Served: Dodge, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties Housing Stabilization Services available in Mower and Freeborn counties

Independent Management Services

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Counseling Services Independent Management Services - Austin (21st) Address101 21st St SE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-6389 Emailinfo@imsofmn.com Website addresshttps://www.imsofmn.com/services

Area Served: Dodge, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties Housing Stabilization Services available in Mower and Freeborn counties

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Owatonna Address2575 Harvest Ln, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 446-0431 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Steele County

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Austin Address109 1st Ave SE, Ste 4, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 589-4535 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Mower and Freeborn counties

Experiencing Moore, PC

Experiencing Moore, PCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address1414 S Oak Ave, Ste 6, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 676-6834 Website addresshttps://www.experiencingmoore.com

Area Served: Steele, Waseca, Freeborn, Rice, and Olmstead counties

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Albert Lea Address2708 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-1899 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Freeborn County

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Forest City Address315 Highway 69 N, Forest City, IA, 50436 Phone number(641) 596-0112 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Faribault, Freeborn Counties

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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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