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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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Common Cup Ministry

Common Cup MinistryLink: view organization details

Clothing - Warm Coat Program Glencoe

712 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County, particularly area surrounding Glencoe

Common Cup Ministry

Common Cup MinistryLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Glencoe

712 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County, particularly area surrounding Glencoe

City of Mountain Lake

City of Mountain LakeLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1027 2nd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159

Website addresshttps://mountainlakemn.com/business/loaves-fishes-food-shelf

Area Served: Mountain Lake School District

Dawson Food Shelf

Dawson Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

716 8th St, Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson, MN, 56232

Phone number(402) 960-6532

Area Served: City of Dawson

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Winona Community Warming Center

114 W Broadway St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 458-9197 Emailjellefson@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: Winona area

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Rochester Community Warming Center

200 4th St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 226-8033 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: Rochester area

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Winona Community Day Center

265 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 474-4090 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: City of Winona

City of Red Wing

City of Red WingLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Red Wing Area Food Shelf

1755 Old West Main St, Startech Building, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 388-9302 Emailrwfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.redwingfoodshelf.org/receive-food

Area Served: City of Red Wing and surrounding area

Cohen-Esrey Communities LLC

Cohen-Esrey Communities LLCLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey Ln, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(913) 671-3301

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Ellendale Area Food Shelf

Ellendale Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Ellendale United Methodist Church

200 6th St, Ellendale, MN, 56026

Phone number(507) 688-0518 Website addresshttp://www.ellendaleumc.org/832724

Area Served: Ellendale area

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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