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  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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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
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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

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Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible. The first step to determine eligibility is an educational referral.

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The Experience of Neshama

The Experience of Neshama

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) 1 Water St W, Ste 220, St. Paul, MN, 55107 (651) 417-9112 ryan@exnesh.com https://www.experienceneshama.com/housing-stabilization

Area Served: Ramsey County

The Family Partnership

The Family Partnership

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) South Minneapolis 1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 (612) 728-2061 info@thefamilypartnership.org https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/policies-procedures/childrens-mental-health/ctss

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

The Family Partnership

The Family Partnership

Parenting Support South Minneapolis 1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 (612) 728-2061 info@thefamilypartnership.org https://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

The Family Partnership

The Family Partnership

Transitional Housing Corporate Office 414 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 (612) 728-2061 MMariotti@thefamilypartnership.org https://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/anti-sex-trafficking

Area Served: The greater Twin Cities metro area

The Family Partnership

The Family Partnership

Family Home Visiting North Minneapolis 1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 (612) 294-2680 info@thefamilypartnership.org https://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting

Area Served: Greater Hennepin County area

The Family Partnership

The Family Partnership

Parenting Support North Minneapolis 1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 (651) 508-1423 info@thefamilypartnership.org https://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Greater Hennepin County area

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Oak Heights Church 1398 S Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 (763) 450-3860 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: McLeod County

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Hosanna Lutheran Church 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Anoka 1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 (763) 450-3860 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Anoka and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Christ Lutheran Church 641 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Blaine and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Fridley Community Center 6085 7th St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Fridley and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Crossroads Church 17445 Notre Dame St NE, Columbus, MN, 55025 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Central Lutheran Church 1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Elk River and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake 4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All All Saints Church 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Cottage Grove and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Crown of Glory Lutheran Church 1141 Cardinal St, Chaska, MN, 55318 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Chaska and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Diamondhead Education Center 200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN, 55337 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Burnsville and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Buffalo 1200 Minnesota 25, Buffalo, MN, 55313 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Buffalo and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Bloomington and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Humane Society 845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Golden Valley and surrounding communities

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
- Early Intervention/Comprehensive Evaluation
- Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
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
- Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
- Parenting Support Programs

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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