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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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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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Breckenridge Public School District

Breckenridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address810 Beede Ave, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-6822 Website addresshttps://isd846.org

Area Served: Breckenridge Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address430 Connecticut Ave, Campbell, MN, 56522 Phone number(218) 630-5311 Emailctoffice@campbell.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://campbell.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Campbell-Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School District

Campbell - Tintah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address430 Connecticut Ave, Campbell, MN, 56522 Phone number(218) 630-5311 Emailedgertonk@campbell.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://campbell.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Campbell-Tintah Public School District

All Nations Rise

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Parenting Support Address18 2nd St NE, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-2005 EmailBethAnn@allnationsrise.com Website addresshttps://www.allnationsrise.com/ipli

Area Served: White Earth Nation

Aspire Academy Charter School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address1210 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 295-0401 Emailinfo@aspireacademyschools.org Website addresshttps://aspireacademyschools.org

Area Served: Scott County

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 379-4825 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 379-4800 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Bessler Management Co., Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Eastwood Apartments Address100 5th Ave NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(507) 775-2109 Emailrental@besslermanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.besslermanagement.com

Area Served: Wabasha County

Bessler Management Co., Inc.

Bessler Management Co., Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Whitewater Way Address418 Wabasha Ave, Ste 466, St. Charles, MN, 55972 Phone number(507) 775-2109 Emailpaul@besslermanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.besslermanagement.com

Area Served: Winona County

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 460-1700 Emailjennifer.lawhead@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 460-1900 Website addresshttps://www.austin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2383 Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-education-programs/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailjennifer.dole@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-family-education/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address202 4th Ave NW, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917 Phone number(507) 583-6615 Emaillbeckel@blossoms.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/2602

Area Served: Blooming Prairie Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address202 4th Ave NW, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917 Phone number(507) 583-4426 Website addresshttps://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Blooming Prairie Public School District

AGAPE High School

AGAPE High SchoolLink: view organization details

Teen Parent Assistance Address1037 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 228-7746 Website addresshttps://agape.spps.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Aspire Network Inc.

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Parenting Support Address5701 Kentucky Ave N, Ste 119, Crystal, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 338-1932 Emailinfo@aspirenetworkmn.org Website addresshttps://aspirenetworkmn.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Bloomington Public Health

Bloomington Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 563-8900 Emailpublichealth@BloomingtonMN.gov Website addresshttps://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/public-health

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina

Bloomington Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 563-8993 Emailpublichealth@BloomingtonMN.gov Website addresshttps://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/public-health

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina

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

Anoka County Human Services

Anoka County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Blaine Human Service Center Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 400, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 422-7200 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Anoka 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
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- 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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- 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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