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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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

Head Start (For ages: 3 through 5 years) 239 Results

Services and programs that prepare low-income families with preschool children (ages 3 - 5) for their transition to public school kindergarten and to support child development, parenting skills and self-sufficiency. Complete this online referral form to get connected to your local Head Start program.

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Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Aitkin Head Start Address104 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Barnum Child Care Partnership Address3690 County Rd 140, Barnum, MN, 55707 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Lakes And Pines Head Start Cloquet Address1418 Doddridge Ave, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start East Central Schools Address61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN, 55735 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Pine County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Carlton Head Start Address700 5th St, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Pine City Special Start Address900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Pine County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Isanti Head Start Address111 Dellwood St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Aitkin Address301 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Onamia Address201 Wall St S, Onamia, MN, 56359 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start North Branch School Partnershp Address38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Chisago County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Cambridge School Partnership Address428 2nd Ave NW, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Lac Qui Parle Community Preschool - Appleton Address349 S Edquist St, Appleton, MN, 56208 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Northside Elementary School Address1800 Nevada Ave, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Canby Elementary School Address601 4th St W, Canby, MN, 56220 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Elementary Address601 1st St, Clinton, MN, 56225 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Big Stone County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Yellow Medicine East Schools Address450 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Schools Address302 N 15th St, Kerkhoven, MN, 56252 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Lac Qui Parle Community Preschool - Madison Address316 4th Ave, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Montevideo Head Start Address412 S 13th St, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Chippewa County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Luverne Head Start Address203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

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

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- Online Child Care Search and Phone Support (all ages)
- Early Head Start (For ages: Birth through 2 years)
- School District Preschool Programs (For ages: 3 and 4-year-olds)
- Head Start (For ages: 3 through 5 years)
- Early Childhood Family Education (For ages: birth through 5 years)
- Kindergarten (Public school districts and charter schools)
Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Early Learning Scholarships
- Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program
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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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