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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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Frazee - Vergas Public School District

Frazee - Vergas Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address305 N Lake St, Frazee, MN, 56544 Phone number(218) 334-3181 Emailkantonsen@frazee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.frazee.k12.mn.us/departments/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Frazee-Vergas Public School District

Health Resources Center - Detroit Lakes

Health Resources Center - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address904 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 844-8822 Emailoffice@hrcdl.org Website addresshttps://hrcdl.org/parenting-classes

Area Served: Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities

Health Resources Center - Detroit Lakes

Health Resources Center - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address904 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 844-8822 Emailoffice@hrcdl.org Website addresshttps://hrcdl.org/parenting-classes

Area Served: Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailinfo@HEROFargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

First Lutheran Church - Detroit Lakes

First Lutheran Church - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address912 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5656 Emailflc@firstlutheranchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.firstlutheranchurch.com/servicetothecommunity

Area Served: Becker County

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Evergreen Shelter Address622 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4332 Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org/shelter

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Lincare, Inc.

Lincare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Lincare - Detroit Lakes Address219 Front St W, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5649 Email1nfo@lincare.com Website addresshttps://www.lincare.com/en/services/dme-and-devices

Area Served: Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena Counties

Learning Ally

Learning AllyLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Library CareerForce Corner in Detroit Lakes

Library CareerForce Corner in Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address1000 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-2168 Emailtranal@larl.org Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Becker County

Library CareerForce Corner in Detroit Lakes

Library CareerForce Corner in Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1000 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-2168 Emailtranal@larl.org Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Becker County

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(218) 325-0754 Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/o/lpace/page/ecfe-preschool

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(218) 325-0754 Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(218) 325-0754 Emailabraseth@lpa.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/o/lpace/page/ecfe-preschool

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(218) 325-0754 x3132 Emailabraseth@lpa.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/o/lpace/page/ecfe-preschool

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(218) 325-0754 Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(888) 267-5380 Emaillagassiz0-5@lagassiz.com Website addresshttps://www.lagassiz.com/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554 Phone number(888) 267-5380 Emaillagassiz0-5@lagassiz.com Website addresshttps://www.lagassiz.com/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer Network

Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer NetworkLink: view organization details

Support Group - Pregnant Women with Cancer AddressPO Box 253, Amherst, NY, 14226 Phone number(800) 743-4471 Emailinfo@hopefortwo.org Website addresshttps://hopefortwo.org/get-support

Area Served: Nationwide

Internal Revenue Service - Minnesota Offices

Internal Revenue Service - Minnesota OfficesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Taxpayer Advocate Service Address1550 American Blvd E, Ste 800, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(800) 906-9887 Website addresshttps://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers

Area Served: Statewide

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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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Medical Equipment and Supplies
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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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