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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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Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address405 School Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 384-4225 x221 EmailBSchrader@carlton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.carlton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School District

Carlton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address405 School Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 384-4425 Website addresshttps://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/page/school-readiness

Area Served: Carlton Public School District

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

Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/page/preschool

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

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

Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-2271 x408 Emaillsmith@isd166.org Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/early-childhood-screenings

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Community Action Duluth

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Job Training Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailinfo@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/job-training-transitional

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

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Financial Management Education Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailcoaching@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/education

Area Served: Duluth area

Christ the King Lutheran Church - Mankato

Christ the King Lutheran Church - MankatoLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Christ the King Lutheran Church Address222 Pfau St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-5056 Emailcarolynk@ctkmankato.org Website addresshttps://ctkmankato.org/worship/wednesday-nights

Area Served: Mankato area

Community Table

Community TableLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Mt. Zion Church Address414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org/1_5_nightly-meals.html

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Table

Community TableLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals United Methodist Church Address924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org/1_5_nightly-meals.html

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Deer River Address500 5th St SE, King School, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-4416 Emailinfo@centralmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.centralmpls.org/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 975-6921 Emailmary_bartusek@edenpr.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 975-6990 Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org/preschool-prek

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

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

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424 Phone number(952) 848-3968 Emailkimberly.isley@edinaschools.org Website addresshttps://edinaschoolsorg-24-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/learning/developmental-screening

Area Served: Edina Public School District

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424 Phone number(952) 848-3968 Website addresshttps://www.edinaschools.org

Area Served: Edina Public School District

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

Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe

Christ Lutheran Church in GlencoeLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Monthly Community Meal Address1820 Knight Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-4549 Emailoffice@christluth.com Website addresshttps://www.christluth.com/get-connected

Area Served: McLeod County

Catholic Churches of St. Michael & St. Mary

Catholic Churches of St. Michael & St. MaryLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals St. Michael's Catholic Church Address611 3rd St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-4400 Website addresshttps://stmichaelandstmarystillwater.org/parish-ministries

Area Served: Stillwater community

Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014 Phone number(763) 792-6120 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/preschool

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

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

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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Hearing Loss Services and Supports
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
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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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