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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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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- 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
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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
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
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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
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    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
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    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
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    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
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    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
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    - 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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Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Fosston Head Start 701 East 1st Street, Fosston, MN, 56542 (218) 796-5144 https://intercountycc.org/services/head-start

Area Served: Polk County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

King Elementary School 504 5th St SE, Deer River, MN, 56636 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Northome Head Start 11731 Highway 1, Northome, MN, 56661 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Koochiching County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

GRECC 820 NW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Keewatin Elementary School 300 W 3rd Ave, Keewatin, MN, 55753 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Marble Head Start 201 Kate St, Marble, MN, 55764 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Itasca County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Koochiching County - International Falls Office 2232 2nd Ave E, International Falls, MN, 56649 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Koochiching County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Taconite Head Start 28 Haynes St S, Taconite, MN, 55786 (218) 999-0814 http://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start

Area Served: Itasca County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Central Office 1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 (800) 832-6082 kraig.gratke@lakesandpines.org https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes & Pines Head Start - Chisago 28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City, MN, 55013 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Chisago County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Chisago Public Schools 38460 Lincoln Trl, North Branch, MN, 55056 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Chisago County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Pine City Elementary School 700 6th Ave SW, Pine City, MN, 55063 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Pine County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Milaca Child Care Partnership Call for Location (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Mille Lacs Head Start 305 3rd Ave SW, Milaca, MN, 56353 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Ogilvie Public Schools 333 School Dr, Ogilvie, MN, 56358 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Kanabec County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Princeton Public Schools 706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Aitkin Head Start 104 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Barnum Child Care Partnership 3690 County Road 13, Barnum, MN, 55707 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Carlton County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes And Pines Head Start Cloquet 1418 Doddridge Ave, Cloquet, MN, 55720 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Carlton County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

East Central Schools 61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN, 55735 (800) 832-6082 https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Pine County

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