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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / 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
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
  - Paying 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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Staples Area Food Shelf

Staples Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Staples City Hall Address402 Wisconsin Ave SE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-1935 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/Staples-Area-Food-Shelf-105043664476070

Area Served: The original Staples School Area Serve parts of Todd, Wadena and Cass counties

Sandbox Learning

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Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

SimplyAlert

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressPO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538 Phone number(218) 739-3486 x774 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth AddressPO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538 Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailnavigator@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/labor-trafficking

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Crisis Line Wadena County Address11 Bryant Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailwadena.co@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend

Area Served: Wadena County

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services Wadena County Address11 Bryant Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-3311 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Wadena County

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Wadena CareerForce Address124 1st St SE, Ste 3, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7660 Emailevief@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview

Area Served: Hubbard, Todd, and Wadena counties

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Wadena CareerForce Address124 1st St SE, Ste 3, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7660 Emailevief@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com

Area Served: Hubbard, Todd, and Wadena counties

Sebeka Area Food Shelf

Sebeka Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address100 Jefferson Ave S, Sebeka, MN, 56477 Phone number(218) 837-5228 Emaillivinghopefc@wcta.net

Area Served: Sebeka School District

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties Disability HUB MN and DB101 - Statewide

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties Disability HUB MN and DB101 - Statewide

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering Company

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering CompanyLink: view organization details

Transportation Address101 S Reid St, Ste 307, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 221-6303 Emailinfo@slice-c.com Website addresshttps://slice-c.com

Area Served: Central and Southern Minnesota

Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Menahga Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga High School, Menahga, MN, 56464 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Wadena County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Staples Address1830 Airport Rd, Central Lakes College - Staples Campus, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Todd & Wadena counties

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Minnesota

Stellher Human Services Inc

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address519 Anne St NW, Ste B, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-2845 Website addresshttps://stellher.com

Area Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
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Parent Support and Organizations

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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