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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
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - 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
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

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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Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Faribault County Center

412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Faribault County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Faribault County Center

412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 238-4757 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Faribault County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Bus LinesLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service

PO Box 660362, Dallas, TX, 75266

Phone number(800) 231-2222 Website addresshttps://www.greyhound.com/en

Area Served: Service varies across Minnesota, check website for more info

Horizon Homes, Inc.

Horizon Homes, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services South Central Crisis Center

2100 Bassett Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(877) 399-3040 Emailtim.pribyl@horizonhomes.org Website addresshttps://www.horizonhomes.org/south-central-mobile-crisis-team

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth County. Service area may be dependent on program

Faribault County Food Shelf

Faribault County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

415 Grove St, Ag Center, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 526-7222 Emailfoodshelf@bevcomm.net

Area Served: Western Faribault County, primarily Blue Earth, Frost, Elmore and Bricelyn

First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago

First Presbyterian Church of WinnebagoLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

127 Main St N, Winnebago, MN, 56098

Phone number(507) 893-3197 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Winnebago-1546723815611754

Area Served: Delavan, Huntley and Winnebago

HousingLink

HousingLinkLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing

1400 Van Buren St NE, Ste 215, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 522-2500 Emailinfo@housinglink.org Website addresshttps://www.housinglink.org/Home

Area Served: All services: Twin Cities Metro area Some services: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview

Area Served: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

International MOMS Clubs

International MOMS ClubsLink: view organization details

Support Group - Mothers

208 Hewitt Dr, Ste 103 Number 328, Waco, TX, 76712

Emailsupport@momsclub.org Website addresshttps://momsclub.org/about

Area Served: Nationwide

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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