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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - 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.
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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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  - 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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  - Early Childhood Education 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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CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Deer Crest Manor Address120 10th Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-0613 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Itasca 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

Decoding Dyslexia

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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

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

Corner Home Medical

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Corner Home Medical - Grand Rapids (Pokegama) Address1267 S Pokegama Ave, Ste 7, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 313-1010 Website addresshttps://cornermedical.com/about-corner-medical

Area Served: Itasca County

Corner Home Medical

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Corner Home Medical - Grand Rapids Address1267 S Pokegama Ave, Ste 7, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(800) 777-8390 Website addresshttps://cornermedical.com/about-corner-medical

Area Served: Grand Rapids

Compass North Psychological Services Inc

Compass North Psychological Services IncLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address502 SE 10th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-0051 Emailadmin@compassnorthmn.com Website addresshttps://www.compassnorthmn.com/about-1

Area Served: Itasca County

Children's Mental Health Services

Children's Mental Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address35382 US Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-4848 Emailintake@cmhsreach.org Website addresshttp://www.cmhsreach.org/services-at-childrens-mental-health

Area Served: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching and Northern St. Louis counties

Children's Mental Health Services

Children's Mental Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Address35382 US Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-4886 Emailintake@cmhsreach.org Website addresshttp://www.cmhsreach.org/services-at-childrens-mental-health

Area Served: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching and Northern St. Louis counties

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2420 x60223 Emailjstefan@isd317.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 327-5711 EmailHMGintake@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

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

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 327-5711 EmailHMGintake@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

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

Deer River Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

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

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 327-5850 Emailktillman@isd317.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

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

D. W. Jones Management, Inc.

D. W. Jones Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Woodland Manor Apartments Address1444 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-5314 Emailinfo@dwjonesmanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.dwjonesmanagement.com

Area Served: Itasca County

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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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