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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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Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/202/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

Freeborn County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/152/Family-Home-Visiting-Programs

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

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Public Health Clinic Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/334/Community-Health

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/322/Family-Health

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

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Follow Along Program Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 Emailnatalie.loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

Freeborn County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5100 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/139/Public-Health

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5289 EmailNatalie.Loock@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/336/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Freeborn County

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim Services

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Address151 4th St SE, Ste 3, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 289-0636 Emailvictim.services@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/public-safety-law-enforcement/victim-services/safe-harbor

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Freeborn County Family Services Collaborative

Freeborn County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Freeborn County Family Services & Children's Mental Health Collaborative Address203 W Clark St, PO Box 1246, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5273 Emailsue.yost@co.freeborn.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/477/freeborn-county-family-services-and-chil

Area Served: Freeborn County

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Emailolawskys@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com/page/3117

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-3334 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-3334 Emailshortr@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

First Presbyterian Church - Albert Lea

First Presbyterian Church - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-2035 Emailchurchoffice@firstpres.us Website addresshttps://www.firstpres.us/serve/local

Area Served: City of Albert Lea

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Owatonna Address2575 Harvest Ln, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 446-0431 Emailinfo@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Most programs serve Steele County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Austin Address109 1st Ave SE, Ste 4, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 589-4535 Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Mower and Freeborn counties

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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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