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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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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.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - 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
Disability Services and Resources
- 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
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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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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 436 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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United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailroberta.depoppe@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Cars - Helping People Get There Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/vehicle-donation-program

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 x1350 EmailELS@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/child-care-aware

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Cosmos Office Address101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Head Start Cosmos Office Address101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/head-start

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Cosmos Office Address101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Cosmos Office Address101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-5244 Emailkrystal.miller@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-5244 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-5244 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- 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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