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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.
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- 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/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
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- 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 655 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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Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address1245 15th St N, Health Science Building, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5919 Emaildentalclinic@sctcc.edu Website addresshttps://www.sctcc.edu/sctcc-dental-clinic

Area Served: Stearns county and surrounding areas of Central Minnesota

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-6512 Emailshonnah@mystma.org Website addresshttps://ce.stma.k12.mn.us/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-2688 Website addresshttps://www.stma.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-6550 x5528 Emailsadiey@mystma.org Website addresshttps://ce.stma.k12.mn.us/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-3180 Website addresshttps://www.stma.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-2688 x1324 Emailhmg@mystma.org Website addresshttps://www.stma.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-2688 x1324 Emailhmg@mystma.org Website addresshttps://www.stma.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School District

St. Michael - Albertville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address11343 50th St NE, District Office, Albertville, MN, 55301 Phone number(763) 497-2688 Website addresshttps://ce.stma.k12.mn.us/early-childhood/bright-beginnings-preschool

Area Served: St. Michael-Albertville School District

St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

St. Cloud Area Family YMCALink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Address2001 Stockinger Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 230-3625 Website addresshttps://scymca.org/supervised-visits-exchanges

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding areas

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Parents of Children with Special Needs The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate RegionLink: view organization details

Support Group - Youth with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud Address1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

St. Cloud Area Mothers of Multiples

St. Cloud Area Mothers of MultiplesLink: view organization details

Support Group - Mothers of Multiples AddressPO Box 7825, St. Cloud, MN, 56302 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/stcloudmoms

Area Served: Central Minnesota

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Hanover

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - HanoverLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Hanover Area Food Shelf Address11024 Church St NE, Hanover, MN, 55341 Phone number(763) 498-0086 Emailoffice@stpaulsinhanover.org Website addresshttps://www.stpaulsinhanover.org/family-community/food-shelf

Area Served: Albertville, eastern corner of Corcoran, Hanover, northwestern Loretto, and St. Michael

Sandbox Learning

Sandbox LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

SimplyAlert

SimplyAlertLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com

Area Served: Nationwide

SMR Management

SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Devonshire Apartments Address5721 Main St, Rockford, MN, 55373 Phone number(320) 247-8206 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Wright County

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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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