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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
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
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
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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Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 240 Miles Phone number(507) 537-6747 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon County

Polk County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks Address1424 Central Ave NE, Ste 104, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721 243 Miles Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttp://www.polkcountymn.gov/275/Foster-Care

Area Served: Polk County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 244 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Martin County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 248 Miles Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=9C31FA26-B233-448F-AA59-A9857FE97B11&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Lincoln County Address319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 256 Miles Phone number(507) 694-1452 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lincoln County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 259 Miles Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=9C31FA26-B233-448F-AA59-A9857FE97B11&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Kittson County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 262 Miles Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailinfo@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/licensing.php

Area Served: Kittson County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Murray County Address3001 Maple Rd, Ste 100, Slayton, MN, 56172 262 Miles Phone number(507) 836-6144 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Murray County

Nobles County Community Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 276 Miles Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Pipestone County Address1091 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164 279 Miles Phone number(507) 825-5024 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Pipestone County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Rock County Address2 Roundwind Rd, Luverne, MN, 56156 293 Miles Phone number(507) 283-5066 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Rock County

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Adoption
Foster Parents
Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
Fathers
Homeless Children and Families
- Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
- Homeless School Liaisons
Immigrants and Refugees
- Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
- Refugee Cash Assistance Program
- Refugee Health Assessment
- Immigrant Law Resources
Teen Parent Assistance
Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth

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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