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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
    - Diapers
    - 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
  - Caregiver Support
  - 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
Caregiving and Community Support
- 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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

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

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/financial_assistance/index.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

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

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Kandiyohi County WIC Office

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1080, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7066 Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/public_health/families___children/wic_program.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

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

Manna Food Pantry, Inc.

Manna Food Pantry, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

230 Clary St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 329-1951 Emailmannafoodpantry1@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Manna-Food-Pantry-Inc-1433979473534544

Area Served: Nobles County

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Litchfield Site

118 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-7661 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttps://sharednetspace.com/mcefs2026B

Area Served: Meeker County residents (except for Eden Valley, which has its own food shelf)

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Dassel Area Food Shelf

531 Atlantic Ave W, Dassel, MN, 55325

Phone number(320) 275-0124 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttps://sharednetspace.com/mcefs2026B

Area Served: Meeker County, except Eden Valley (Eden Valley residents may use the Eden Valley Food Shelf)

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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