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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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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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

Beltrami Area Service CollaborativeLink: view organization details

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.

Bemidji Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

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

Big Falls Housing and Development CorporationLink: view organization details

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

Browerville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

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

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

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

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342 Phone number(320) 848-2233 Emailjweispfennig@blh.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blhsd.org

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342 Phone number(320) 848-2233 x1304 Emaildirector@blh.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blhsd.org

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 532-9661 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-medical-group-marshall-bruce-street

Area Served: Primarily serves Lyon County Also serves neighboring Chippewa, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Avera Medical Group in Marshall - Carlson Street Address1521 Carlson St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4800 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/locations/profile/access-health-avera-medical-group-marshall-carlson-street

Area Served: Marshall area

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4700 Emailoffice@acgcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243 Phone number(320) 244-4719 Website addresshttps://www.acgc.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-page

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

Canby Public School District

Canby Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address307 1st St W, Canby, MN, 56220 Phone number(507) 223-2001 Website addresshttps://www.canbymn.org

Area Served: Canby Public School District

Canby Public School District

Canby Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address307 1st St W, Canby, MN, 56220 Phone number(507) 223-2003 Emailryan.arndt@canbylancers.org Website addresshttps://www.canbymn.org

Area Served: Canby Public School District

Adrian Public School District

Adrian Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address410 Indiana Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110 Phone number(507) 483-2266 Website addresshttps://www.isd511.net

Area Served: Adrian Public School District

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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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