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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- 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
    - 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.
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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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
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    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
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  - 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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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 372 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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Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Indian Child Welfare Programs Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-5638 EmailDHS.ICWA.MIFPA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/indian-child-welfare

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Housing Benefits 101 (HB101) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(866) 333-2466 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.hb101.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Autism Resource Portal Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailASD.DHS@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/autism

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Foster Care Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Disability Services Division (DSD) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_000721

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Program Office AddressPO Box 64249, St. Paul, MN, 55164 Phone number(651) 431-2660 Emaildhsombudsman.smhcp@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ombudsperson-for-managed-care.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Child Care and Early Education Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-3809 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/child-care-and-early-education

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Adoption Services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4660 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/adoption-foster-care-and-kinship-supports

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Refugee Resettlement Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-3837 Emaildhs.rposupportdesk@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/refugee-resettlement

Area Served: Statewide

Modest Needs

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address33 Irving Pl, Fl 5, New York, NY, 10003 Phone number(844) 667-3776 Emailgeneral.questions@modestneeds.org Website addresshttps://www.modestneeds.org/for-applicants

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Hands & Voices

Minnesota Hands & VoicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 265-2435 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/mnhandsandvoices/about-us/our-services

Area Served: Statewide

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailinfo@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org

Area Served: Statewide

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Tax Help Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line - Veterans Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

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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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