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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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - 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
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- 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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Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address500 W Broadway, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(507) 534-3651 Website addresshttps://www.pem.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School District

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address500 W Broadway, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(507) 534-4232 Emailjsackreiter@isd2899.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd2899.k12.mn.us/communityed/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community School District

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Welcome Inn Address419 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Theresa House Address423 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Union Street Place Address221 Union St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 931-3100 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Nicollet County

Paving the Way

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Parenting Support Address310 1st Ave NW, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(612) 735-5533 Emailkwilcox@wghgroupllc.com Website addresshttps://pavingthewaymodel.com/services

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding areas

Reunify Foundations

Reunify FoundationsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 9248, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Emailinfo@reunifyfoundations.org Website addresshttps://reunifyfoundations.org

Area Served: Statewide services

Raising Multiples

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Information and Support AddressPO Box 321, Metamora, IL, 61548 Emailinfo@raisingmultiples.org Website addresshttps://www.raisingmultiples.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education)

Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address202 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-4100 Emailinfo@ProjectFINE.org Website addresshttps://www.projectfine.org/navigating-community-systems-programs.html

Area Served: Winona County

Park Rapids Public School District

Park Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 237-6500 Website addresshttps://www.parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Park Rapids Public School District

Park Rapids Public School District

Park Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 237-6606 Emailjdickinson2@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Park Rapids Public School District

Pequot Lakes Public School District

Pequot Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address30805 Olson St, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472 Phone number(218) 562-7520 Emailswheeler@isd186.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd186.org/earlychildhood/birth-5-classes

Area Served: Pequot Lakes Public Schools

Pequot Lakes Public School District

Pequot Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address30805 Olson St, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472 Phone number(218) 568-4996 Website addresshttps://www.isd186.org

Area Served: Pequot Lakes Public Schools

Pine Point Public School District

Pine Point Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address48075 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN, 56575 Phone number(218) 573-4100 Website addresshttp://www.pinepoint.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pine Point Public School District

Pine Point Public School District

Pine Point Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address48075 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN, 56575 Phone number(218) 573-4102 Emailcschulz@pinepointk8.org Website addresshttp://www.pinepoint.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pine Point Public School District

Pine Island Public School District

Pine Island Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address223 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN, 55963 Phone number(507) 356-4849 Website addresshttps://pineislandsdmn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/early-learning-center

Area Served: Pine Island Public School District

Pine Island Public School District

Pine Island Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address223 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN, 55963 Phone number(507) 356-8876 Emailhailey.liffrig@pineisland.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pine Island Public School District

Sebeka Public School District

Sebeka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address200 1st St NW, Sebeka, MN, 56477 Phone number(218) 837-5101 Website addresshttps://www.sebeka.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Sebeka Public School District

Sebeka Public School District

Sebeka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address200 1st St NW, Sebeka, MN, 56477 Phone number(218) 837-5101 Emailalillquist@g.sebeka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sebeka.k12.mn.us/node/177

Area Served: Sebeka Public School District

Salvation Army - Duluth

Salvation Army - DuluthLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address215 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 722-7934 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/duluth/provide-housing

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

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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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