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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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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- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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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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- 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
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - 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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Cromwell - Wright Public School District

Cromwell - Wright Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address5624 Hwy 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726 Phone number(218) 644-3716 Emailnlibbon@cromwellwright.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd95.org/academics/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Cromwell-Wright Public Schools

Carolyn Lepine Dick

Carolyn Lepine DickLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressDuluth, MN, 55803 Phone number(218) 340-9284 Emaildoulainduluth@yahoo.com

Area Served: St. Louis

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 461-7250 Emailjennifer.jaros@isd709.org Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org/academics/early-childhood

Area Served: Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 461-7250 Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org/academics/early-childhood

Area Served: Duluth Public School District

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

Chisholm Public School District

Chisholm Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address300 3rd Ave SW, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 254-5726 Website addresshttps://www.chisholm.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Chisholm Public School District

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

Chisholm Public School District

Chisholm Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address300 3rd Ave SW, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 254-5726 Emaildkoski@chisholm.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.chisholm.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Chisholm Public School District

Ely Public School District

Ely Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 365-6166 Emailmmattson@ely.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ely.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Ely Public School District

Ely Public School District

Ely Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 365-6166 Website addresshttps://www.ely.k12.mn.us/school-readiness-pre-k-class

Area Served: Ely Public School District

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

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 Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address302 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-1261 Emailskrikava@isd94.org Website addresshttps://www.isd94.org

Area Served: Cloquet 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

Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address405 School Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 384-4225 Emailmmclain@carlton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe

Area Served: Carlton Public School District

Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 Emailclindholm@isd166.org Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/ecfe

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

Carver County Interagency Services Council

Carver County Interagency Services CouncilLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address540 E 1st St, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(612) 487-9067 Emaillbrennom@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/mental-health/school-linked-mental-health-unit

Area Served: Carver 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 Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Emailmmiller@cmmhc.org Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/childrens-therapeutic-services-and-support

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Waite Park Campus Address411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 230-0611 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

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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)
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- MN Housing Ownership
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
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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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