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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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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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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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New York Mills Public School District

New York Mills Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address209 Hayes Ave, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailhelpmegrow@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nymills.k12.mn.us

Area Served: New York Mills Public School District

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

New York Mills Public School District

New York Mills Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address209 Hayes Ave, New York Mills, MN, 56567 Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailhelpmegrow@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nymills.k12.mn.us

Area Served: New York Mills Public School District

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

PACER Center

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 431-5740 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6660 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Waseca County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6660 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Waseca County

Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Northgate Community Housing Address2025 18 1/2 Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 328-7171 Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents

Area Served: Olmsted County

Olmsted County Public Health Services

Olmsted County Public Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-7506 Emailjenna.waddell@olmstedcounty.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Olmsted County

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

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Adult & Family Services Address2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-6519 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/people-disabilities/our-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Adult & Family Services Address2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-6519 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov

Area Served: Olmsted County

Olmsted Medical Center

Olmsted Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Rochester Southeast Clinic Address210 9th St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 292-7146 Website addresshttps://www.olmmed.org/clinical-services/audiology

Area Served: Olmsted County

Monarch Learning & Attention Center

Monarch Learning & Attention CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address6600 City West Pkwy, Ste 207, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 562-9007 Emailadmin@monarchassessment.com Website addresshttps://www.monarchassessment.com/services-2

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Mower County Health & Human Services

Mower County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Mower County

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

Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Northfield Hospital & ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Northfield Hospital & Clinic Address2000 North Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 646-1494 Website addresshttps://www.northfieldhospital.org/family-medicine

Area Served: Rice, Dakota, Goodhue, LeSueur and Scott counties

Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Northfield Hospital & ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Faribault Clinic Address1980 30th St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 334-1601 Website addresshttps://www.northfieldhospital.org/family-medicine

Area Served: Rice County

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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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