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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Pay for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Community and Family Resource Centers
  - Cultural Community Organizations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Student Parent Support Programs
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Gather and Grow Food Shelf

Gather and Grow Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Gather and Grow Food Shelf - Waconia

11 S Elm St, Waconia, MN, 55387

Phone number(952) 442-3878 Emailwatertownfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://gatherandgrowmn.org/prosper-program

Area Served: Carver County

Fridley Covenant Church

Fridley Covenant ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Manna Market

6390 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(612) 440-3386 Emailoffice@fridleycov.org Website addresshttps://fridleycov.org/ministries

Area Served: Anoka County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Henning

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of HenningLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Clement Manor

500 Holden Ave, Henning, MN, 56551

Phone number(218) 583-2711 Emailhenhra@arvig.net

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/human_services

Area Served: Hubbard County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/human_services

Area Served: Hubbard County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/human_services

Area Served: Hubbard County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Horizon Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Horizon Public Health - Douglas County

809 Elm St, Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/program/wic-women-infants-and-children

Area Served: Douglas County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Horizon Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Horizon Public Health - Grant County

15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/program/wic-women-infants-and-children

Area Served: Grant County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Horizon Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Horizon Public Health - Pope County

10 1st St NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334

Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/program/wic-women-infants-and-children

Area Served: Pope County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Horizon Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Horizon Public Health - Stevens County

10 E Highway 28, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonphmn.gov/program/wic-women-infants-and-children

Area Served: Stevens County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

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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