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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
  - 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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address650 SW 7th Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-5817 Emailearlyedge@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd318.org/Page/115

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address650 SW 7th Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-5850 Website addresshttps://www.isd318.org

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address650 SW 7th Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-5850 Emaildrahne@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Emailcpintake@co.itasca.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 EmailCraig.Pierce@co.itasca.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Itasca County

Hope House

Hope HouseLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Pear Lake Women's Facility and Project Clean Start Address2002 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-1443 Emailinfo@hopehousetreatment.org Website addresshttps://www.hopehousetreatment.org

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/397/Public-Health-Division

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6705 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/432/WIC

Area Served: Itasca County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/407/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Itasca County

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6196 x2196 Emailginger.parlanti@co.itasca.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Itasca County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/400/Home-Visiting-Services

Area Served: Itasca 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

Greenway Public School District

Greenway Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address499 Powell Ave, Coleraine, MN, 55722 Phone number(218) 245-6804 Emailbmaurer@isd316.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Greenway Public School District

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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
Vision Loss
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
- ARC
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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