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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 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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    - 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
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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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Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Nicollet Square Address3700 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prior Crossing Address1949 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Calvary Lutheran Church - Minneapolis

Calvary Lutheran Church - MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3901 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 285-3876 Emailfoodshelf@clchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.clchurch.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Primarily the Minneapolis area, but there are no geographic boundaries and all are welcome.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 662-5711 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 735-6842 Emailangela.neal@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 749-2912 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 662-5711 Emaildaniel.beach@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/weatherization

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(844) 568-0149 Emaileap.document@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Virginia Office Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 735-6819 Emailrehab@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/single-family-rehabilitation

Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bill's House (Virginia Shelter) Address210 3rd St N, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Virginia area

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Two Harbors Office Address2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-2280 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Lake County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Two Harbors Office Address2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 623-3033 EmailAmy.Renne@AEOA.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Lake County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Two Harbors Office Address2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org

Area Served: Lake County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Two Harbors Office Address2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 391-8191 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Lake County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Grand Rapids Office Address421 SE 13th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 322-6503 Emaildeanna.winge@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Itasca County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Hibbing AEOA Office Address2125 2nd Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 263-8487 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Silver Bay Office Address99 Edison Blvd, County Service Center, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 Phone number(218) 220-0467 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Lake County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Aurora Food Shelf Address203 S 2nd St E, Aurora, MN, 55705 Phone number(218) 780-4114 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Aurora and surrounding communities

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Tower Area Food Shelf Address302 Spruce St, Tower, MN, 55790 Phone number(218) 721-2368 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: City of Tower

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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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