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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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    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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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.
  - 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.
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- 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
  - Public Libraries
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- 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
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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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- 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
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    - 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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@aitkincountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Blackduck Public School District

Blackduck Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630 Phone number(218) 835-5200 Website addresshttps://blackduckschoolreadiness.weebly.com

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

Blackduck Public School District

Blackduck Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630 Phone number(218) 835-5300 Emailsfrank@blackduck.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://blackduckschoolreadiness.weebly.com/ecfe.html

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-3100 Website addresshttp://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-8329 EmailEileen_Campbell@isd31.net Website addresshttps://bemidjicommunityed.arux.app/courses/category/ecfe/6/early-childhood-ecfe

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2115 Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-4838 Emailadokken@isd1.org Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org/weekly-ecfe-classes.html

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

Bagley Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address202 Bagley Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-6184 Website addresshttps://www.bagley.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Bagley Public School District

Bagley Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address202 Bagley Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(218) 694-3232 Emailcuhlir@bagley.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bagley.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Bagley Public School District

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(800) 332-7161 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Beltrami Area Service Collaborative

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address616 American Ave NW, Ste 160, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-8190 Emailkima@beltrami.org Website addresshttps://www.beltrami.org/about

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bemidji Management, Inc.

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Subsidized Housing for Families Pine Tree Estates Address721 15th St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-6881 Emailbemman@paulbunyan.net

Area Served: Beltrami County

Big Falls Housing and Development Corporation

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address502 3rd St NW, Big Falls, MN, 56627 Phone number(218) 966-6540 Website addresshttps://bigfalls.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=941FB0C6-6896-4ABF-9758-E69EB0B945B2&DE=7B54FAE3-D09A-45D6-8277-65C3D2FA1A01&Type=B_LOC

Area Served: Koochiching County

Browerville Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address620 Park Ave N, Browerville, MN, 56438 Phone number(320) 594-2272 Website addresshttp://www.browerville.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Browerville Public School District

Browerville Public School District

Browerville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address620 Park Ave N, Browerville, MN, 56438 Phone number(320) 594-2272 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://fedk12mnus.finalsite.com/programs-and-services/early-childhood-family-educationschool-readiness

Area Served: Browerville Public School District

Big Stone County Family Service Center

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

Big Stone County Family Service Center

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Big Stone County

Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

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

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Emailbcarruth@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

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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
- 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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- 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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