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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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Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

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

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Nicollet County Department of Human Services - North Mankato Address2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 387-4556 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/224/Income-and-Food-Assistance

Area Served: Nicollet County

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

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address306 Ash Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072 Phone number(507) 417-2667 Emailmwhiteside@nrheg.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nrheg.k12.mn.us/community-education/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address306 Ash Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072 Phone number(507) 465-3206 Website addresshttps://www.nrheg.k12.mn.us/community-education/school-age-care-3-years-5th-grade

Area Served: New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

Oak Hill Montessori Community School

Oak Hill Montessori Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address4665 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN, 55126 Phone number(651) 484-8242 Emailinfo@ohmcs.org Website addresshttps://ohmcs.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356 Phone number(952) 449-8300 Emailinfo@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ce.oronoschools.org/early-learning

Area Served: Orono Public School District

Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356 Phone number(952) 746-5895 Emailkaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ce.oronoschools.org/early-learning/programs/ecfe-classes

Area Served: Orono Public School District

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Morris Address615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Ortonville Address25 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 487-0111 Emailfrontdesk@optionsortonville.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone County

Olmsted County Children's Collaborative

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative Address201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 328-4030 Emailamward@rochesterschools.org Website addresshttps://www.olmstedCountybridge.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

New Heights School, Inc.

New Heights School, Inc.Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address614 Mulberry St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-1962 Website addresshttps://www.newheightsschool.com

Area Served: Washington County and surrounding area

Minnesota Transitions Charter School

Minnesota Transitions Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address2872 26th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 722-9013 Emailcontact@emailmtcs.org Website addresshttps://mtcs.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

North Lakes Academy

North Lakes AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address308 15th St SW, Ste 130, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 982-2688 Website addresshttps://www.northlakesacademy.org

Area Served: Washington County and surrounding area

Nerstrand Elementary School

Nerstrand Elementary SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address205 2nd St N, Nerstrand, MN, 55053 Phone number(507) 333-6850 Emailinfo@nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding area

North Shore Community School

North Shore Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address5926 Ryan Rd, Duluth, MN, 55804 Phone number(218) 525-0663 x100 Emailnscsinfo@nscsk6.org Website addresshttps://northshorecommunityschool.org/play-and-learn

Area Served: Saint Louis County and surrounding area

New City School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1500 6th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 623-3309

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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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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- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- 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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