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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

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 416 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.).

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La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

Maangaar Global

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Support Group Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Lewis Family Drug

Lewis Family DrugLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Lewis Family Drug - Clear Lake, SD Address404 3rd Ave S, Clear Lake, SD, 57226 Phone number(605) 874-8220 Website addresshttps://www.lewisdrug.com

Area Served: Lincoln, Yellow Medicine, and Lac Qui Parle counties

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite FallsLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address155 7th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-3738 Emaillarissa.schwenk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-granite-falls

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite FallsLink: view organization details

Job Training Address155 7th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-3738 Emaillarissa.schwenk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-granite-falls

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Megabus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location Phone number(877) 462-6342 Website addresshttps://us.megabus.com/passengers-with-disabilities

Area Served: Midwest area

Kozy Cab

Kozy CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 248-1169

Area Served: Statewide

Little Star Foundation

Little Star FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address174 Watercolor Way, Ste 103 B343, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459 Phone number(800) 543-6565 Emailinfo@littlestar.org Website addresshttps://www.littlestar.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 x1106 Emailhelpmegrow@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com

Area Served: Lakeview School District

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

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 x1106 Emailhelpmegrow@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com

Area Served: Lakeview School District

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

Lakeview Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/preschool

Area Served: Lakeview School District

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

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Emailkarenmeiners@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/early-childhood

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 x1320 Emailkarenmeiners@lakeview2167.com Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com/community-education/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lakeview Public School District

Lakeview Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address875 Barstad Rd N, Cottonwood, MN, 56229 Phone number(507) 423-5164 Website addresshttps://www.lakeview2167.com

Area Served: Lakeview School District

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Lutheran Social Services of South DakotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Lutheran Social Service of South Dakota Main Office Address705 E 41st St, Ste 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105 Phone number(855) 334-2953 Emailinfo@lsssd.org Website addresshttps://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness

Area Served: Southwestern MN and Southeastern SD

John Tracy Center

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Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters Address2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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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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