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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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    - 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.
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    - 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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    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
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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.
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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 667 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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Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls Address3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Bear Creek Services

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Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Bear Creek - Allendale House Address2847 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-7195 Emailinfo@bearcreekservices.org Website addresshttps://www.bearcreekservices.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2383 Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-education-programs/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/departments/byron-special-education-department/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/preschool/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailjennifer.dole@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-family-education/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailalyssa.humpal@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-screening/early-education/early-childhood-screening/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 775-2383 Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/departments/byron-special-education-department/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Benevolence LLC

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Autism Therapy Address18 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

Benevolence LLC

Benevolence LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address18 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 517-9142

Area Served: Olmsted County

Apple Tree Dental

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Dental Clinic Rochester Center for Dental Health Address973 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 424-1040 Emailcberge@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Rochester and the surrounding communities of Oronoco, Postdamn, Elgin, Eyota, Marion, Pleasant Grove, Stewartville, Rock Dell, Kasson, Mantorville and Douglas

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Rochester Address830 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 288-9374 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Angel Foundation

Angel FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Adults with Cancer Address1155 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 7, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 Phone number(612) 627-9000 Emailgrants@mnangel.org Website addresshttps://mnangel.org/emergency-financial-assistance

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, and Wright counties

ActiveForever

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com

Area Served: Nationwide

AliMed

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies

Area Served: Nationwide

Black Swan Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Dakota Townhomes Address5041 Weatherstone Cir NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-2071 Emailleasing@blackswanteam.com Website addresshttps://www.blackswanliving.com/dakota-townhomes

Area Served: Olmsted County

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

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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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