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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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Transportation
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/195/Health

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 EmailHSFC.Intake@co.stearns.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Stearns County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 203-6942 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/244/WIC

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 656-6147 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/265/Child-Teen-Checkups-CTC-Information

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for Families Human Services Center - Melrose Address114 1st Ave SW, Ste 128, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Weatherization Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/building-stability/weatherization

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Energy Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/energy

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Financial Management Education Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/self-sufficiency/money-management

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Career Counseling - Rebuilding Lives Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/self-sufficiency/rebuilding-lives

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Tri-CAP Transportation Address1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Local Bus Service Tri-CAP Transportation Address1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address1245 15th St N, Health Science Building, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5919 Emaildentalclinic@sctcc.edu Website addresshttps://www.sctcc.edu/sctcc-dental-clinic

Area Served: Stearns county and surrounding areas of Central Minnesota

St. Cloud Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8255 Emailkate.flynn@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/screening

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8000 Website addresshttps://www.isd742.org/enroll/kindergarten

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8261 Emailhelpmegrow@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/special-education

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

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

St. Cloud Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8261 Emailhelpmegrow@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/special-education

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

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

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8255 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/preschool

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

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

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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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