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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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

Head Start (3 through 5 years)243 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.

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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

Mahnomen County Office 118 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 (218) 847-1385 info@mahube.org https://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Head Start District I - Wewinabi Early Education 43648 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359 (320) 532-7590 https://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Pine County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Head Start District 3 - Lake Lena Early Education 63925 Ojibwe Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072 (320) 532-7590 https://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Pine County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Head Start District 2 - East Lake Early Education 36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760 (320) 532-7590 https://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Aitkin County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Watonwan County - Minnesota Valley Action Council 705 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 (507) 345-6822 ctwt@mnvac.org https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Watonwan County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Mankato Head Start 105 N 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Fitzgerald Head Start 110 N 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Fairmont Head Start 625 Johnson St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Le Center Head Start 160 Mill Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Mapleton Head Start 104 Main St NE, Mapleton, MN, 56065 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Brown County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Brown County Head Start Call for Location (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Brown County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Waseca Public Schools 501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Waseca County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Wells Head Start Call for Location (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Sherburn Head Start 303 S Lake St, Sherburn, MN, 56171 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Sibley County Head Start 318 4th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334 (507) 345-6822 https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Sibley County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Faribault County - Minnesota Valley Action Council 301 N Main St, Ste 2, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 (507) 345-6822 ctfa@mnvac.org https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council 600 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 (507) 345-6822 ctni@mnvac.org https://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nevis Public School District

Nevis Public School District

District Office 210 Pleasant St W, Nevis, MN, 56467 (218) 847-1385 http://www.nevis.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Nevis Public School District

Northland Area Family Service Center

Northland Area Family Service Center

320 Eagle Ave NE, Remer, MN, 56672 (218) 566-3636 https://northlandfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Cass County

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