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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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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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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Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Public School District

Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address323 E 11th St, Gibbon, MN, 55335 Phone number(507) 207-2226 Emailtonia.schiro@gfwschools.org Website addresshttps://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events

Area Served: Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop Public School District

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7861 Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/enroll/preschool

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

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

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7861 EmailECFE@isd199.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/enroll/ecfe

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7678 Website addresshttps://hastingspsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/communityed/page/preschool

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

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

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7678 Emailamcginnis@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastingscommunityed.com/page/ecfe

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5101 Emailrunsewe@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5101 Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/preschool-d029d10b-fb38-4f6f-b843-3d49907a8dcc

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

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

FamilyMeans

FamilyMeansLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic FamilyMeans - Stillwater Office Address1875 Northwestern Ave S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-4840 EmailFamilyMeans@FamilyMeans.org Website addresshttps://www.familymeans.org/counseling-therapy

Area Served: Washington County

FamilyMeans

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Mental Health Clinic FamilyMeans - Hudson, WI Office Address1200 Hosford St, Ste 201, Hudson, WI, 54016 Phone number(651) 439-4840 Website addresshttps://www.familymeans.org/counseling-therapy

Area Served: Washington County

FamilyMeans

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Mental Health Clinic FamilyMeans - Center for Grief & Loss Address1129 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55105 Phone number(651) 641-0177 Website addresshttps://www.familymeans.org/counseling-therapy

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Enhancement Center

Family Enhancement CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address4826 Chicago Ave, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(612) 827-3028 Emailinfo@familyenhancementcenter.org Website addresshttps://familyenhancementcenter.org/individual-and-family-therapy

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities Metro area

Excell Academy

Excell AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address5800 65th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 533-0500 Website addresshttps://excellacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address5350 W 78th St, Edina, MN, 55439 Phone number(952) 746-6020 Website addresshttps://www.isla.school

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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

HOPE Community Academy

HOPE Community AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address720 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 796-4500 Website addresshttps://hopecommunityacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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

Horizon Health Howard Dental

Horizon Health Howard DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address112 N Main St, Howard, SD, 57349 Phone number(605) 772-4703 Website addresshttps://www.horizonhealthcare.org/location/prairie-winds-dental

Area Served: Pipestone and Rock counties

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7286 Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/child-care/1/little-falcons-preschool

Area Served: Foley Public School District

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

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7286 Emaillsteen@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/courses/category/ecfe/23/early-childhood-family-education-1

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 Phone number(320) 543-4670 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe/preschool

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

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

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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
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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Transportation
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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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