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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.
  - 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
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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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La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

LawFirm.comLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Kozy Cab

Kozy CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 248-1169

Area Served: Statewide

Little Star Foundation

Little Star FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address174 Watercolor Way, Ste 103 B343, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459 Phone number(800) 543-6565 Emailinfo@littlestar.org Website addresshttps://www.littlestar.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Jackson Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Jackson Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Jackson River Valley Homes Hi-Rise Address116 State St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-3926 Website addresshttps://www.cityofjacksonmn.com/index.asp?SEC=DB24A392-74EC-45DB-9696-8E28849001C9&DE=E04D24F9-4ABB-426C-A4F3-12EEB409D784

Area Served: Jackson County

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-3608 Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 825-5858 Emailecse0-5@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

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

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 825-5858 Emailecse0-5@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

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

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-5868 Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com/discoveryplace

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

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

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-5868 Emailamber.lessman@jccschools.net Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com/earlychildhoodfamilyed

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-3608 Emailamber.lessman@jccschools.net Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com/screening

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-3608 Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Lutheran Social Services of South DakotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Lutheran Social Service of South Dakota Main Office Address705 E 41st St, Ste 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105 Phone number(855) 334-2953 Emailinfo@lsssd.org Website addresshttps://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness

Area Served: Southwestern MN and Southeastern SD

Library CareerForce Corner in Jackson County

Library CareerForce Corner in Jackson CountyLink: view organization details

Job Training Address311 3rd St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4748 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-jackson-county

Area Served: Jackson County

Library CareerForce Corner in Jackson County

Library CareerForce Corner in Jackson CountyLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address311 3rd St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4748 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-jackson-county

Area Served: Jackson County

John Tracy Center

John Tracy CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters Address2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002 Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address1825 I St NW, Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20006 Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Open Path Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Office of Ombusdperson for American Indian Families Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

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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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