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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
- 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.
  - Financial Assistance
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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    - Job Training
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- 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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CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Deer Crest Manor Address120 10th Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-0613 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Itasca County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Cass Lake Square Townhouse Address929 Grant Utley Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 339-2880 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Cass County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Catherine Square Apartments Address111 and 113 4th Ave S, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7789 Emailkbender@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Benton County

Chisago Lakes Public School District

Chisago Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address29678 Karmel Ave, Chisago City, MN, 55013 Phone number(651) 213-2281 Emailcwoeltge@isd2144.org Website addresshttps://ce.isd2144.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Chisago Lakes School District

Chisago Lakes Public School District

Chisago Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address29678 Karmel Ave, Chisago City, MN, 55013 Phone number(651) 213-2000 Website addresshttps://ce.isd2144.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Chisago Lakes School District

CentraCare

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Parenting Support CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital Campus Address301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-4543 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/willmar

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Dodge County Family Services Collaborative

Dodge County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address105 S Mantorville Ave, PO Box 36, Kasson, MN, 55944 Phone number(507) 634-4350 Emailkayla.simpson@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/human_services.php

Area Served: Dodge County

Carver County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/pregnancy-and-child-health/carver-healthy-families

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

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Parenting Support Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th) Address600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1329 Emailpublic-health@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-families/child-passenger-safety

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Public Health

Carver County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Carver County Public Health - Chaska (6th) Address303 E 6th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/public-health/health-and-wellness/healthy-eating/women-infants-and-children-wic

Area Served: Carver County

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

Comfrey Development Group, Inc.

Comfrey Development Group, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address213 Broad St S, Comfrey, MN, 56019 Phone number(507) 877-6301

Area Served: Brown County

Decoding Dyslexia

Decoding DyslexiaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

Churches United

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Emergency Shelter Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/safe-shelter

Area Served: Clay County

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-4418 Emailfrethwisch@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/ecfe

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-9271 Website addresshttp://www.dlschools.net

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Clay County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Address715 11th St N, Ste 303, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-5220 Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/623/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Public Health

Clay County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Clinic and WIC Office Address715 11th St N, Ste 105, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-7777 Emailwic.appointment@co.clay.mn.us Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/546/WIC

Area Served: Clay County

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

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Douglas County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

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

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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
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- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- 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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