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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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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342 Phone number(320) 848-2233 x1365 Emailkovitt@blh.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blhsd.org

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

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

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4700 Emailoffice@acgcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4686 Emailgorackek@acgcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4679 Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 231-5184 Emailacgcbirth-5@acgcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

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

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 231-5184 Emailacgcbirth-5@acgcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

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

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4719 Website addresshttps://www.acgc.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-page

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://bold.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 x2108 Emailnancy.jahnke@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-educationecse

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailgayle.grimm@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-educationecse

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/o/bps/page/preschool

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailkristine.krafka@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-educationecfe

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://bold.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emaillindsey.rengel@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-screening-ecs

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center

Buffalo Lake Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Buffalo Lake Area Housing Address703 W Yellowstone Trl, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314 Phone number(320) 833-5364 Website addresshttps://blhcc.org/buffalo-lake-area-housing

Area Served: Renville County

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

ChildhelpLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

Cradle of HopeLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

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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
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- 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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