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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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Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 Phone number(218) 445-5184 Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

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

Wadena County Family Services Collaborative

Wadena County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena County Public Health, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 639-7313 Emaillaure.laughlin@wcmn.us

Area Served: Wadena County

Xcel Energy

Xcel EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Wayside Women's Treatment Center

Wayside Women's Treatment CenterLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Wayside Family Treatment Center Call for Location Phone number(651) 242-5540 Emailintake@waysiderc.org Website addresshttps://www.waysiderecovery.org/services/#4

Area Served: Statewide

WonderBaby

WonderBabyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (Friendly Rider) Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Friendly Rider Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Walmart

WalmartLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Walmart - Wadena Address100 Juniper Ave, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-1723 Website addresshttps://www.walmart.com

Area Served: Wadena County

Wellness in the Woods

Wellness in the WoodsLink: view organization details

Helpline Address783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446 Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Wheelchairs Unlimited Address808 Washington Ave, Ste 6, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-2433 Website addresshttps://www.wheelchairsunlimitedmn.com

Area Served: Serves Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas

ZipMilk

ZipMilkLink: view organization details

Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2390 Emailpisaacson@wdc2155.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2155 Emailamumm@wdc2155.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/wdcpreschool

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2155 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailhelpmegrow@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

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

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailhelpmegrow@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

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

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2390 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/wdcpreschool

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

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

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2155 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Emailsarah.ness@wcmn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wadena.mn.us/489/Children-and-Young-Families

Area Served: Wadena County

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

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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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