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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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- 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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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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Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705 Phone number(218) 229-3321 Emailhseppala@isd2711.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705 Phone number(218) 229-3321 Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address8659 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron, MN, 55768 Phone number(218) 735-8271 Emaildkoski@isd712.org Website addresshttps://www.mib.k12.mn.us/page/5094

Area Served: Mountain Iron-Buhl School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address8659 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron, MN, 55768 Phone number(218) 735-8271 Website addresshttps://www.mib.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Mountain Iron-Buhl School District

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-4435 Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-4435 Emailjulianne.duesler@isd97.org Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us/page/3450

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

North Shore Collaborative

North Shore CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8403 Emailtrisha.scamehorn@co.lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/north-shore-collaborative

Area Served: Cook and Lake Counties

Orono Healthy Communities Healthy Youth

Orono Healthy Communities Healthy YouthLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address705 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356 Phone number(952) 746-5697 Emailcatherine.christiansen@orono.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hennepin County

Morrison County Interagency Coordinating Council (MCICC)

Morrison County Interagency Coordinating Council (MCICC)Link: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 632-0246 Emaillogan.swendsrud@morrisoncountymn.gov Website addresshttp://morrisoncountyfamilies.org

Area Served: Morrison County

Mower County Family Services Collaborative

Mower County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Mower County Family Connections Address401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 460-1900 Emailjoey.page@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/267/Parent-Support-Outreach-Program

Area Served: Mower County

Newfolden Community Homes

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address152 E Nelson Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 874-2145 Emailnfchomes@wiktel.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/newfoldencommunityhomes

Area Served: Marshall County

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

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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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