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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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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

SMR Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Ghent Housing Address211 N Chapman St, Ghent, MN, 56239 Phone number(507) 995-4287 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Lyon County

SMR Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Tracy Area Housing Address465 Harvey St, Tracy, MN, 56175 Phone number(507) 327-2137 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Lyon County

SMR Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Circle Pines Apartments - 102 Address102 2nd Ave W, Balaton, MN, 56115 Phone number(507) 327-2137 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Lyon County

SMR Management

SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Circle Pines Apartments - 102 Address102 2nd Ave W, Balaton, MN, 56115 Phone number(507) 327-2137 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Lyon County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Disabilities Arc Southwest Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Arc Southwest Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4223 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Arc Southwest Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4223 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/southwest

Area Served: Blue Earth 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)

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.

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

The Journey Center

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Counseling Services Address230 W Lyon St, Ste 109, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 335-2220 Emailkaren@thejourneycentermn.com Website addresshttps://www.thejourneycentermn.com

Area Served: Lyon County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 658-2444 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood,and Rock counties

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Marshall Family Planning Clinic Address109 S 5th St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1950 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/family-planning

Area Served: Lincoln, Lyon, and Redwood counties (also operates a Mobile Clinic site in Redwood County)

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

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

Job Training Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Emailjbeckmann@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

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

Career Counseling Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Crisis Center

Southwest Crisis CenterLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Nobles County Office Address320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 376-4311 Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org/safe-harbor

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine 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
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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