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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 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.
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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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Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Kandiyohi County WIC Office Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1080, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 231-7066 Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/public_health/families___children/wic_program.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

McLeod County Public Health

McLeod County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3185 Emailmcleod.phnsupport@co.mcleod.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/family_health_services.php

Area Served: McLeod County

McLeod County Public Health

McLeod County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3185 Emailmcleod.phnsupport@co.mcleod.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/wic___nutrition.php

Area Served: McLeod County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Kandiyohi County Food Shelf

Kandiyohi County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-2641 Emailalana@kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com Website addresshttp://kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRA

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRALink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Dana Heights Apartments Address1500 15th St SE, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-8637 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KCHRA

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Meeker Memorial Hospital

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Clinic Meeker Memorial Clinic - Litchfield Address520 S Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-3233 Website addresshttps://meekermemorial.org/meeker-clinics

Area Served: Meeker County

Marshall Public School District

Marshall Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address401 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6924 Website addresshttps://www.marshall.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Marshall Public School District

Marshall Public School District

Marshall Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address401 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 929-2633 Emailtiffany.teske@marshall.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.marshall.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-education

Area Served: Marshall Public School District

Lynd Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address106 Saint Albans St, Lynd, MN, 56157 Phone number(507) 865-4404 Website addresshttps://www.lyndschool.org

Area Served: Lynd Public School District

Lynd Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address106 Saint Albans St, Lynd, MN, 56157 Phone number(507) 865-4404 Emailmisty.riebel@lyndschool.org Website addresshttps://www.lyndschool.org

Area Served: Lynd Public School District

Luverne Public School District

Luverne Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address709 N Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 283-4491 Website addresshttps://www.isd2184.net

Area Served: Luverne Public School District

Luverne Public School District

Luverne Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address709 N Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 283-4724 Emailli.nath@isd2184.net Website addresshttps://comed.isd2184.net/o/lce/page/ecfe-ages-0-5

Area Served: Luverne Public School District

Litchfield Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address307 E 6th St, Ste 100, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-2444 Emailsburris@isd465.org Website addresshttps://www.litchfield.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-programs

Area Served: Litchfield Public School District

Litchfield Public School District

Litchfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address307 E 6th St, Ste 100, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-2444 Website addresshttps://www.litchfield.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Litchfield Public School District

Meeker County Public Health

Meeker County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-5370 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/208/Public-Health

Area Served: Meeker County

Meeker County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-5379 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/467/WIC

Area Served: Meeker County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3144 Emailmcleod.childsupport@co.mcleod.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: McLeod County

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod 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
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- 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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