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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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    - Family Home Visiting
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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.
  - Medical Evaluation
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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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - 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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  - 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
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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 544 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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Camp Odayin

Camp OdayinLink: view organization details

Support Group - Children with Heart Disease Address3503 Highpoint Dr N, Ste 250, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 351-9185 Emailinfo@campodayin.org Website addresshttps://campodayin.org/about

Area Served: Serves families in MN, WI, IL and IA

Anu Family Services and Parenting Mojo

Anu Family Services and Parenting MojoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for the Challenging Child Call for Location Phone number(877) 287-2441 Emailinfo@anufs.org Website addresshttps://www.anufs.org/our-services/parent-coaching

Area Served: Nationwide

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

Advocacy Bridge to Benefits Address555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2

Area Served: Statewide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester Address4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls Address3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

Astera Health

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Astera Health - Ottertail Clinic Address232 MN Highway 78 N, Ottertail, MN, 56571 Phone number(218) 367-6262 Website addresshttps://asterahealth.org

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Astera Health

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Astera Health - Henning Clinic Address401 Douglas Ave, Henning, MN, 56551 Phone number(218) 583-2953 Website addresshttps://asterahealth.org

Area Served: Otter Tail County

CareerForce Alexandria

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Job Training Address303 22nd Ave W, Ste 107, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 391-9262 Emailcareerforce.alexandria@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Alexandria area

Battle Lake Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood/class

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 998-0935 EmailFFASECHMG@ffarea935coop.org Website addresshttps://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

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

Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

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

Battle Lake Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Emailtgrewe@isd542.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood/class-2?authuser=0

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Emailtgrewe@isd542.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd542.org/earlychildhood/early-childhood-screenings?authuser=0

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5215 Website addresshttps://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School District

Battle Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address402 W Summit St, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 998-0935 EmailFFASECHMG@ffarea935coop.org Website addresshttps://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Battle Lake Public School District

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

CareerForce Fergus Falls

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Career Counseling CareerForce in Fergus Falls Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-7560 Emailcareerforce.fergusfalls@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/fergusfalls

Area Served: Otter Tail County

CareerForce Fergus Falls

CareerForce Fergus FallsLink: view organization details

Job Training CareerForce in Fergus Falls Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-7560 Emailcareerforce.fergusfalls@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/fergusfalls

Area Served: Otter Tail County

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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