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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.
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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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- 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?
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  - 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
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    - Homeless School Liaisons
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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
  - 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
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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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Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 237-6547 Emailrsoutherton@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={CA9CFA68-CA1C-4E2E-8DFF-316994AE9E32}

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={CA9CFA68-CA1C-4E2E-8DFF-316994AE9E32}

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Windom Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Windom Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Hillside Manor

177 10th St, Windom, MN, 56101

Phone number(507) 831-1016 Emailwinhra2@windomnet.com Website addresshttps://windom-mn.com/housing-and-redevelopment-authority

Area Served: Cottonwood County

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-8490 x6851 Emailwillmarhmg3-5@willmar.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.willmar.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Willmar Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-8500 Website addresshttps://www.willmar.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Willmar Public School District

Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Yellow Medicine East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

450 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-4081 Emailymehelpmegrow@isd2190.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2190.org

Area Served: Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Yellow Medicine East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

450 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-4081 Emailymehelpmegrow@isd2190.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2190.org

Area Served: Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Worthington Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Atrium High Rise

819 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 376-3655 Emaildarcis@worthingtonhra.com Website addresshttps://www.worthingtonhra.com

Area Served: Nobles County

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School District

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

344 8th St, Westbrook, MN, 56183

Phone number(507) 825-5858 Emailecse0-5@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.wwgschools.org

Area Served: Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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