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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
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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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
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- 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.
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
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  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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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 74 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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Shadonna Jones

Shadonna JonesLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55431 Phone number(612) 517-7005 Emailloyaltybirthwork@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Sarah Lillian

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 470-4890 Emailsarah@mamapossum.com Website addresshttps://www.mamapossum.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Sierra Dillard

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 558-9453 Emailmilestonecreations@ymail.com Website addresshttps://milestonecreations.org

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington

Sue Chargo

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Doula Support AddressWayzata, MN, 55391 Phone number(612) 723-8221 Emailsuechargo@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.newheartdoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright

The Bridge for Youth

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Youth Shelter Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

The Bridge for Youth

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Transitional Housing - Youth Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/supportive-housing

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

The Bridge for Youth

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Teen Parent Assistance Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/youth-faq

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

The Bridge for Youth

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Crisis Line Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Treya Taylor

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 274-8941 Emailtreya@snugglehousefoundation.org

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey

Susan Lane

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 810-1544 Emailsusanlanedoula@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey

Tricia Alexander

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 730-5790 Emailtricia@sapphiredoula.com Website addresshttps://sapphiredoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright

Yoalys Ramos

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Doula Support AddressSartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 469-6957 Emailyoamari20@gmail.com

Area Served: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright

Yaa Yaa Nti

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55429 Phone number(612) 407-2287 Emailyaa_nti@yahoo.com

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey

Yannely Dominguez Sanchez

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 518-1945 Emailyannely3@gmail.com

Area Served: Hennepin

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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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