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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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    - 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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
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Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
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  - Housing
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    - Career Development and Counseling
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Legal Services
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Get connected to free and low-cost Head Start and school district preschool programs near you. Explore additional early education resources.

School District Preschool Programs (For ages: 3 and 4-year-olds)

Public preschool programs help preschool age children prepare to enter kindergarten. Search for local program options in your area. Or complete this online referral form (this form is shared with Head Start and school district programs).

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Innovation Science and Technology Academy Charter School

Innovation Science and Technology Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

3397 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 339-0642 Website addresshttp://innovationsta.org

Area Served: Anoka County

International Falls Public School District

International Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1515 11th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-2571 Website addresshttps://www.isd361.k12.mn.us

Area Served: International Falls School District

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)Link: view organization details

Charter School

5350 W 78th St, Edina, MN, 55439

Phone number(952) 746-6020 Website addresshttps://www.isla.school

Area Served: Hennepin County

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

Phone number(651) 306-7503 Website addresshttps://www.isd199.org/schools/early-learning/preschool

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Isle Public School District

Isle Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

730 5th Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342

Phone number(320) 676-3146 Website addresshttps://islepreschool.weebly.com

Area Served: Isle Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School District

Ivanhoe Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

421 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142

Phone number(507) 694-1540 Website addresshttps://www.ivanhoeschools.org

Area Served: Ivanhoe Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School District

Jackson County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1128 N Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143

Phone number(507) 847-5868 Website addresshttps://www.jccschools.com/discoveryplace

Area Served: Jackson County Central Public School District

Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton Public School District

Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

110 E 3rd St, Janesville, MN, 56048

Phone number(507) 234-5181 Website addresshttps://ce.isd2835.org/kids-corner-preschool-ac408a84

Area Served: Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public School District

Jordan Public Schools District

Jordan Public Schools DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

500 Sunset Dr, Ste 1, Jordan, MN, 55352

Phone number(952) 492-3233 Website addresshttps://www.jordan.k12.mn.us/Page/704

Area Served: Jordan Public School District

Kasson - Mantorville Public School District

Kasson - Mantorville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

101 16th St NE, Kasson, MN, 55944

Phone number(507) 634-4464 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/komets.k12.mn.us/kmearlyeducation/school-readiness

Area Served: Kasson-Mantorville School District

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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