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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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Someplace Safe

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Crisis Line Big Stone County (Someplace Safe) Address133 2nd St NW, Ste 101, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailbigstone.co@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend

Area Served: Big Stone County

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services Big Stone County (Someplace Safe) Address133 2nd St NW, Ste 101, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2331 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Big Stone County

Someplace Safe

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Parental Visitation Monitoring Big Stone County (Someplace Safe) Address133 2nd St NW, Ste 101, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 305-1400 Emailbigstone.co@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/survivor-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

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)

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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.

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

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/utility-assistance-1

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(320) 589-2329 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/central-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Call for Location Phone number(320) 589-2329 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(320) 589-2329 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/cure-hunger

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(320) 589-2329 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Smiles Change Lives

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Emailslobdell@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

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Career Counseling Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

St. Francis House - Sioux Falls, SD

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Transitional Housing Address210 N Sherman Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 334-3879 Emailinfo@stfrancishouse.com Website addresshttps://stfrancishouse.com

Area Served: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22206, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

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
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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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