Skip to main content

We want to hear from you!

A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

Language

Home
Pregnant and Expectant Families
- 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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Minnesota Food HelpLine 426 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.).

Clear
Map
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address500 Paquin St E, Waterville, MN, 56096 Phone number(507) 835-5046 Emailwagg@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wem.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

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

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address500 Paquin St E, Waterville, MN, 56096 Phone number(507) 362-4432 Emaillgreenlee@isd2835.org Website addresshttps://www.wem.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

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

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address500 Paquin St E, Waterville, MN, 56096 Phone number(507) 362-4432 Website addresshttps://www.wem.k12.mn.us/early-learners

Area Served: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

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

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address500 Paquin St E, Waterville, MN, 56096 Phone number(507) 362-4439 Emailjboran@wem.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wem.k12.mn.us/early-learners

Area Served: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-2222 Emailmorc@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/o/waseca-ps/page/ecfe-classes-ages-0-4

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-2500 Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-2222 Emailmorc@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/page/required-screening

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-2500 Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-5046 Emailhelpmegrow@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/page/special-education

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

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

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-2222 Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/page/family-education-center

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

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

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-5046 Emailhelpmegrow@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

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

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

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 - Waseca Address2103 State St N, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-8184 Website addresshttps://www.walmart.com

Area Served: Waseca 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

Womb to World MN

Womb to World MNLink: view organization details

Doula Support Linna Wilkins AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55438 Phone number(651) 421-1317 Emailinfo@wombtoworldmn.com Website addresshttps://wombtoworldmn.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona, Statewide

ZipMilk

ZipMilkLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Nationwide

Zumbro Valley Health Center

Zumbro Valley Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Zumbro Valley Health Center - Main Campus Address343 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 289-2089 Website addresshttps://www.zvhc.org/mental-health-services

Area Served: Olmsted and Fillmore counties

Zumbro Valley Health Center

Zumbro Valley Health CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Zumbro Valley Health Center - Main Campus Address343 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(844) 274-7472 Website addresshttps://www.zvhc.org/mental-health-services/mobile-crisis-stabilization

Area Served: Olmsted and Fillmore counties

Zumbro Valley Health Center

Zumbro Valley Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Zumbro Valley Health Center - Recovery Programs Address29 7th St NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 289-2089 Website addresshttps://www.zvhc.org/mental-health-services

Area Served: Olmsted and Fillmore counties

First
Previous
18
19
20
21
22
Next
Last

Find resources near you

;

Colorful array of fruits and vegetables

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

Terms & Conditions

Share

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel