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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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
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    - 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.
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    - MN Autism Resource Portal
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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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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
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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 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
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - 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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Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Public School District

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

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address323 E 11th St, Gibbon, MN, 55335 Phone number(612) 270-3322 Emailbrownsibleywatonwanhmg@riverbend.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://gfwschools.org

Area Served: Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs 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

County Programs for People with Disabilities 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

Follow Along Program Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 432-8013 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Martin County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs 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

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities 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

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Faribault County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Bus LinesLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service AddressPO Box 660362, Dallas, TX, 75266 Phone number(800) 231-2222 Website addresshttps://www.greyhound.com/en

Area Served: Service varies across Minnesota, check website for more info

Harry Meyering Center

Harry Meyering CenterLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Theresa K. Sexton Home Address2050 Haughton Ave, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-8281 Emailinfo@harrymeyeringcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.harrymeyeringcenter.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

GAPP Services, Inc.

GAPP Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation AddressPO Box 240668, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 953-9299 Emailgappservices97@gmail.com Website addresshttps://gappservicesinc.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7301 Emailighecse3-5@isd199.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/services/ecse

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7301 Emailighecse0-3@isd199.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/services/ecse

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7363 Emailhmg@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7363 Emailhmg@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5325 Emailpvarro@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5325 Emailpvarro@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc

Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, IncLink: view organization details

Job Training Address700 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-6351 Emailgwgeneral@goodwillduluth.org Website addresshttps://truenorthgoodwill.org/services/work-readiness

Area Served: St Louis County

Intermediate School District 917

Intermediate School District 917Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-8204 Emailmelissa.schaller@isd917.org Website addresshttps://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/programs/e_c_s_e_t_e_a___riverview__pine_bend__pond_center_

Area Served: Intermediate School District 917

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Intermediate School District 917

Intermediate School District 917Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-8204 Emailmelissa.schaller@isd917.org Website addresshttps://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/programs/e_c_s_e_t_e_a___riverview__pine_bend__pond_center_

Area Served: Intermediate School District 917

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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Financial Assistance
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- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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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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