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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - 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.
  - 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
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  - 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
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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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    - 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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    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
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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 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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Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

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

Sauk Centre Public School District

Sauk Centre Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address903 State Rd, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone number(320) 352-2258 Website addresshttps://www.isd743.org/early-childhood/home/2024-2025-preschool-flyer

Area Served: Sauk Centre Public School District

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

Sauk Centre Public School District

Sauk Centre Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address903 State Rd, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone number(320) 352-2258 x1001 Emailamy.millard@isd743.org Website addresshttps://www.signupgenius.com/org/isd743screening#

Area Served: Sauk Centre Public School District

Pierz Public School District

Pierz Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address112 Kamnic St, Pierz, MN, 56364 Phone number(320) 468-6458 Website addresshttps://www.pierzschools.org/page/pioneer-preschool

Area Served: Pierz Public School District

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

Pierz Public School District

Pierz Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address112 Kamnic St, Pierz, MN, 56364 Phone number(320) 468-6458 Emailsfunk@pierzschools.org Website addresshttps://www.pierzschools.org/page/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Pierz Public School District

Royalton Public School District

Royalton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address120 S Hawthorn St, Royalton, MN, 56373 Phone number(320) 584-4248 Website addresshttps://www.royaltonpublicschools.org/earlychildhood

Area Served: Royalton Public School District

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

Royalton Public School District

Royalton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address120 S Hawthorn St, Royalton, MN, 56373 Phone number(320) 584-4248 Emailjennifer.noble@isd485.org Website addresshttps://www.royaltonpublicschools.org/earlychildhood

Area Served: Royalton Public School District

Princeton Public School District

Princeton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371 Phone number(763) 389-6197 Emailstefanie.middendorf@isd477.org Website addresshttps://ce.isd477.org/ec/screening

Area Served: Princeton Public School District

Princeton Public School District

Princeton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371 Phone number(763) 389-4789 Website addresshttps://ce.isd477.org/ec/preschool

Area Served: Princeton Public School District

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

Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 358-1217 Emailscredhmg@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org/page/ecfescreening

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 629-4030 Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org/page/school-readiness

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

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

Rush City Public School District

Rush City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address51001 Fairfield Ave, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 358-3635 Emailssieling@rushcity.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rushcity.k12.mn.us/rushcityearlychildhoodwelcome/home/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Rush City Public School District

Rush City Public School District

Rush City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address51001 Fairfield Ave, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 358-3635 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rushcity.k12.mn.us/rushcityearlychildhoodwelcome/home/preschool

Area Served: Rush City Public School District

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

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School District

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1833 Osauka Rd, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 258-1101 Emailsue.hiltner@isd47.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd47.org/about

Area Served: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School District

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1833 Osauka Rd, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 258-1101 Website addresshttps://ec.isd47.org/preschool

Area Served: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

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

Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen

Sharing Bread Soup KitchenLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address923 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-4203 Website addresshttps://www.sharingbread.com/mealtimes

Area Served: Brainerd area

Place of Hope Ministries

Place of Hope MinistriesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address511 9th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 203-7881 Emailhope@placeofhopeministries.org Website addresshttps://www.placeofhopeministries.com/our-ministries

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding area

Pearl Crisis Center

Pearl Crisis CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Address235 2nd St SW, Apt 105, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(800) 933-6914 Emailpearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.pearlcrisiscenter.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Restoration Church

Restoration ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address260 W 3rd St, Rush City, MN, 55069 Phone number(320) 566-1124 EmailCary@RestorationChurchMN.org Website addresshttps://www.restorationchurchmn.org/the-roc.html

Area Served: Chisago County

Rochester Area Autism Association

Rochester Area Autism AssociationLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc. Address1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterautism.org/support

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

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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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