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- 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,121 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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Washington County Workforce Development

Washington County Workforce DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Job Training CareerForce Forest Lake Address19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 275-7265 Emailcareerforce.forestlake@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Workforce Development

Washington County Workforce DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Career Counseling CareerForce Cottage Grove Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-4162 Emailcareerforce.forestlake@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Workforce Development

Washington County Workforce DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Job Training CareerForce Cottage Grove Address13000 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 430-4162 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

Zumbro Valley Food Shelf

Zumbro Valley Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address56817 Hwy, The South Troy Wesleyan Church, Zumbro Falls, MN, 55991 Phone number(507) 259-1442 Emailchoeft52@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/feedingzumbrorivervalley

Area Served: Wabasha County

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

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

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 x222 Emailcschutz@wheaton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

Wrenshall Public School District

Wrenshall Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address207 Pioneer Dr, Wrenshall, MN, 55797 Phone number(218) 384-4274 Emailjengstrombrula@isd100.org Website addresshttps://www.isd100.net

Area Served: Wrenshall Public School District

Wrenshall Public School District

Wrenshall Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address207 Pioneer Dr, Wrenshall, MN, 55797 Phone number(218) 384-4274 Website addresshttps://www.isd100.net

Area Served: Wrenshall Public School District

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

Winona Public School District

Winona Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address903 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 494-0915 Emailcari.rustad@winona.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.winonaschools.org/communityed/early-childhood/early-childhood-screenings

Area Served: Winona Area Public School District

Winona Public School District

Winona Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address903 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 494-0901 Website addresshttps://www.winonaschools.org

Area Served: Winona Area Public School District

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

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-3559 Website addresshttps://www.wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us/preschool

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

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

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-3559 x214 Emailnurse@wkfalcons.org Website addresshttps://wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

Warroad Food Pantry

Warroad Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Lake St NE, Warroad, MN, 56763 Phone number(218) 386-2336 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/warroad.foodpantry

Area Served: Roseau County

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 732-4244 Emailjenb@zmsch.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 732-4244 Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us/page/school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

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

Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailjill.davis@co.wadena.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

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

White Bear Lake Public School District

White Bear Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address2399 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 653-3102 Emailjennifer.chappuis@isd624.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd624.org/programs/screenings

Area Served: White Bear Lake School District

White Bear Lake Public School District

White Bear Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address2399 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 653-3100 Website addresshttps://www.isd624.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake School District

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

Zumbro Lutheran Church

Zumbro Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Open Table Address624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 288-2649 Website addresshttps://www.zumbrolutheran.org/open-table

Area Served: Rochester area

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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
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- 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
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- 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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