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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 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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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 202 Results

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services SEWA - AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/programs-for-women

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Ruth's House AddressPO Box 593, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-2236 Emailinfo.ruthshouse@gmail.com Website addresshttps://ruthshousemn.org/apply-for-housing/supportive-housing

Area Served: Rice County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Address607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-6713 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Lyon County

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

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Lincoln County Address319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142 Phone number(507) 694-1452 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Lincoln County

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

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Murray County Address3001 Maple Rd, Ste 100, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 836-6144 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Murray County

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

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Pipestone County Address1091 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 825-5024 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Pipestone County

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

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Rock County Address2 Roundwind Rd, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 283-5066 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Rock County

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

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Southwest Health and Human Services - Redwood County Address266 E Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 637-4041 Emailredwood.frontdesk@swmhhs.com Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

Area Served: Redwood County

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

Safe Avenues

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Domestic Violence Shelter Address1950 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, McLeod, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties for all services Anyone for shelter services

Violence Intervention Project

Violence Intervention ProjectLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence AddressThief River Falls, MN, 56701 Phone number(218) 681-5557 Emailadvocate@vipnwmn.org Website addresshttps://www.violenceintervention.org/services

Area Served: Pennington, Kittson, Marshall, Red Lake and Roseau counties

White Earth Nation

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Tribal Health Address26246 Crane Rd, White Earth, MN, 56591 Phone number(218) 204-0399 Emailpat.moran@whiteearth-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: Becker, Clearwater and Mahnomen Counties

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

Wabasha County Public Health

Wabasha County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Wabasha County Public Health Services Address411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-5200 Website addresshttps://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Wabasha County

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

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Naomi Family Program Call for Location Phone number(651) 228-1800 Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

The Twin Cities Men's Center

The Twin Cities Men's CenterLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Family Law Clinic Address3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-family-law-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Washington County Public Health and Environment

Washington County Public Health and EnvironmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6658 EmailPHE@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/1075/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Washington County

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

Theresa Living Center

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Transitional Housing - Caroline Family Services Address917 Jessamine Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 774-5594 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/theresalivingcenter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Waseca County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 835-0685 Emailsarah.berry@wasecacounty.gov Website addresshttp://www.wasecacounty.gov/321/WIC

Area Served: Waseca County

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

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/171/WIC

Area Served: Watonwan County

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

The Dwelling Place

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Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Call for Location Phone number(651) 776-4805 Emailhousing@tdpmn.org Website addresshttp://www.tdpmn.org/program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Transitional Housing Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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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