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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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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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 4,620 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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Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Liberty Park Address15 105th Ln NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/housing-service/multi-family-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start New Horizon Academy - Fridley Early Head Start Address999 Moore Lake Dr E, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/early-head-start-pregnant-moms-0-3

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Cape - Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Address13001 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/early-head-start-pregnant-moms-0-3

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Crayon Box Child Care Center - Coon Rapids Address9554 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/early-head-start-pregnant-moms-0-3

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lexington Apartments Address3940 Restwood Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 783-4747 Website addresshttps://accap.org/housing-service/multi-family-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Sunwood Townhomes Address5350 - 5444 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/housing-service/multi-family-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Thousand Oaks Address1006 124th Cir NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/housing-service/multi-family-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-4230 Emailpublic.health@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/525/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-4240 Emailpublic.health@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/2944/Public-Health-Nurse-Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Anoka County

ACBC Emergency Food Shelf and Clothing

ACBC Emergency Food Shelf and ClothingLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2615 9th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 422-0046 Emailsupport@acbcfoodshelf.org Website addresshttp://www.acbcfoodshelf.com/food-shelf-market

Area Served: Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Nowthen and Ramsey

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Burnsville Resource Center Address501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 985-5300 EmailNGnerer@360communities.org Website addresshttps://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf Address12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Messiah Community Food Shelf Address16725 Highview Ave, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Housing Assistance Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2000 Emailpya.prevention@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services/direct-housing-assistance-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2357 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey 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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