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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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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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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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Cloquet Public School District

Cloquet Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address302 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-1261 Website addresshttps://isd94.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/cloquet-school-readiness

Area Served: Cloquet Public School District

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

Cloquet Public School District

Cloquet Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address302 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-9291 x7100 Emailkcotner@isd94.org Website addresshttps://isd94.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/ecfe/57/early-childhood-screening%E2%80%941

Area Served: Cloquet Public School District

Carlton Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address405 School Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 384-4225 x221 EmailBSchrader@carlton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.carlton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address405 School Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 384-4425 Website addresshttps://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/page/school-readiness

Area Served: Carlton Public School District

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

Cook County Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/page/preschool

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

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

Cook County Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 x408 Emaillsmith@isd166.org Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/early-childhood-screenings

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Community Action Duluth

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Job Training Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailinfo@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/job-training-transitional

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

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Financial Management Education Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailcoaching@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/education

Area Served: Duluth area

Christ the King Lutheran Church - Mankato

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Christ the King Lutheran Church Address222 Pfau St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-5056 Emailcommunications@ctkmankato.org Website addresshttps://ctkmankato.org/worship/wednesday-nights

Area Served: Mankato area

Community Table

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Mt. Zion Church Address414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Table

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Free or Low-Cost Meals United Methodist Church Address924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Deer River Address500 5th St SE, King School, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-4416 Emailinfo@centralmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.centralmpls.org/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 975-6921 Emailmary_bartusek@edenpr.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 975-6990 Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org/preschool-prek

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

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

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424 Phone number(952) 848-3968 Emailkimberly.isley@edinaschools.org Website addresshttps://edinaschoolsorg-24-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/learning/developmental-screening

Area Served: Edina Public School District

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424 Phone number(952) 848-3968 Website addresshttps://www.edinaschools.org

Area Served: Edina Public School District

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

Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe

Christ Lutheran Church in GlencoeLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Monthly Community Meal Address1820 Knight Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-4549 Emailoffice@christluth.com Website addresshttps://www.christluth.com/get-connected

Area Served: McLeod County

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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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