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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
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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Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

Maangaar Global

Maangaar GlobalLink: view organization details

Support Group Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Library CareerForce Corner in St. Peter

Library CareerForce Corner in St. PeterLink: view organization details

Job Training Address601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-7420 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-peter

Area Served: Nicollet County

Library CareerForce Corner in St. Peter

Library CareerForce Corner in St. PeterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-7420 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-peter

Area Served: Nicollet County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System in MankatoLink: view organization details

Clinic Mankato Hospital and Clinic Address1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 594-4700 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System in MankatoLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Mankato Hospital and Clinic Address1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 594-4700 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System in MankatoLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Mankato Hospital and Clinic Address1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 594-6955 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato/services-and-treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System in MankatoLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Madison East Health Center Address1400 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 594-2689 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato/services-and-treatments/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Mankato and surrounding areas

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System in MankatoLink: view organization details

Clinic Northridge Clinic Address1695 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 594-5700 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Mankato Transit System

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system/routes-and-schedules/paratransit

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

Mankato Transit System

Mankato Transit SystemLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-1868 Website addresshttps://www.mankatocer.com/early-childhood-preschool

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-4620 Emailwpalme1@isd77.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocer.com/early-childhood-preschool/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-1868 Website addresshttps://www.isd77.org

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-4620 Emailb-2refer@isd77.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocer.com/early-childhood-preschool/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

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

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-4620 Email3-5refer@isd77.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocer.com/early-childhood-preschool/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

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

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-4620 Website addresshttps://www.isd77.org/schools-programs/early-learning

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

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

Mankato Public School District

Mankato Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-4620 Emailwpalme1@isd77.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocer.com/early-childhood-preschool/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Mankato Public School District

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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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