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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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    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
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    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
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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 Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Dr SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Central Square Community Center 100 7th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: South St. Paul and surrounding communities

The Food Group

The Food Group

Food Distribution - Fare For All Real Life Church 2535 N Chatsworth St, Roseville, MN, 55113 (763) 450-3880 https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Roseville and surrounding communities

The Journey School

The Journey School

Kindergarten Charter School 775 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (612) 389-1579 https://www.thejourneyschool.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

The Journey School

The Journey School

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School 775 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (612) 389-1579 https://www.thejourneyschool.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

The Landing MN

The Landing MN

Free or Low-Cost Meals 426 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 (507) 884-0423 info@thelandingmn.org https://www.thelandingmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County and surrounding area

The Link

The Link

Parenting Support The Link - Minneapolis Office 1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 (612) 677-2522 cschiro@thelinkmn.org https://thelinkmn.org/programs/youth-advocacy-division/parent-support

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Link

The Link

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) The Link - Minneapolis Office 1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 (612) 871-0748 https://thelinkmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Link

The Link

Youth Shelter Safe Harbor Division Call for Location (612) 232-5428 https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott and Carver counties

The Link

The Link

Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited Youth Safe Harbor Division Call for Location (612) 232-5428 srohne@thelinkmn.org https://thelinkmn.org/programs/safe-harbor-division/west-metro-regional-navigator

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott and Carver counties

The Link of New London

The Link of New London

Food Shelf The Link 20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 (320) 354-5465 director@youarethelink.org https://www.youarethelink.org

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

The Link of New London

Food Distribution - Wildcat Backpack Program The Link 20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 (320) 354-5465 director@youarethelink.org https://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

The Link of New London

Free or Low-Cost Meals The Link 20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 (320) 354-5465 director@youarethelink.org https://www.youarethelink.org

Area Served: New London area

The Lotus Center, Inc.

The Lotus Center, Inc.

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) 200 5th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56560 (218) 284-1800 lotus.center.inc@gmail.com http://thelotuscenterinc.org/services

Area Served: Clay County

The Lutheran Home Association

The Lutheran Home Association

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Faith Residence 175 S Elk St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 (952) 873-2033 info@tlha.org https://www.tlha.org/community_category/disability-housing

Area Served: Scott County

The Medicine Shoppe - Fargo, ND

The Medicine Shoppe - Fargo, ND

Medical Equipment and Supplies The Medicine Shoppe - South University 1605 University Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (701) 293-3060 university@medicineshoppefargo.com https://medicineshoppefargo.com

Area Served: Norman and Clay counties

The Medicine Shoppe - Fargo, ND

The Medicine Shoppe - Fargo, ND

Medical Equipment and Supplies The Medicine Shoppe - North Broadway 2800 Broadway N, Fargo, ND, 58102 (701) 293-0221 broadway@medicineshoppefargo.com https://medicineshoppefargo.com

Area Served: Norman and Clay counties

The Neighbor Lady Inc

The Neighbor Lady Inc

Transportation 1803 Aspen Ct, Northfield, MN, 55057 (612) 839-2286 https://theneighborlady.com

Area Served: City of Northfield and surrounding towns of Dundas, Dennison, Webster and Cannon Falls

The Open Door

The Open Door

Food Shelf 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 100, Eagan, MN, 55121 (651) 686-0787 https://theopendoorpantry.org/get-food

Area Served: Dakota County

The Pearl Academy

The Pearl Academy

Autism Therapy 651 Taft St NE, Ste 5, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 (612) 310-0448

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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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