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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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    - Birthing and Parenting Education
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    - 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
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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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
  - Public Libraries
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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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  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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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
- 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
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- 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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Tri-CAP, Inc.

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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

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8000 Emailinfo@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/about

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

St. Cloud Area Family YMCALink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Address2001 Stockinger Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 230-3625 Website addresshttps://scymca.org/supervised-visits-exchanges

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding areas

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)

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Autism Therapy Autism Discovery Center Address151 8th St S, Rm 115, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 308-3830 Website addresshttps://www.stcloudstate.edu

Area Served: Stearns County

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Autism Discovery Center Address151 8th St S, Rm 115, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 308-3830 Website addresshttps://www.stcloudstate.edu

Area Served: Stearns County

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

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Information and Support - Parents of Children with Special Needs The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

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Support Group - Families and Caregivers The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

Toys for Tots

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Holiday Program - Toys for Tots Address18251 Quantico Gateway Dr, The Cooper Center, Triangle, VA, 22172 Phone number(703) 640-9433 Website addresshttps://www.toysfortots.org/request-a-toy

Area Served: National

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training CouncilLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5320 Emailinfo@csjobs.org Website addresshttps://careersolutionsjobs.org

Area Served: Benton and Stearns counties

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training CouncilLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5320 Emailinfo@csjobs.org Website addresshttps://careersolutionsjobs.org

Area Served: Benton and Stearns counties

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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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