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- 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
    - Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
    - Early Learning Scholarships
  - 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
  - Reproductive and Sexual Health
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
  - Pregnancy Support
  - 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
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
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
  - 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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Help Me Connect celebrates young children and early learners – view the Early Learning and Child Care resources.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

County program that helps families with low income pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school.

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Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

(218) 824-1140 cwcss@crowwing.us https://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

(651) 554-5611 https://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

(651) 554-5611 https://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Human Services Office - Jackson

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

(507) 847-4000 https://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Human Services Office - Windom

11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101

(507) 831-1891 https://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Douglas County Department of Social Services

809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308

(320) 762-2302 dcss@co.douglas.mn.us https://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Fillmore County Department of Social Services

902 Houston St NW, Ste 1, Preston, MN, 55965

(507) 765-2175 https://www.co.fillmore.mn.us

Area Served: Fillmore County

Freeborn County Human Services

203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

(507) 377-5400 http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066

(651) 385-3200 https://www.co.goodhue.mn.us/172/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Health and Human Services

300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487

(612) 596-8500 https://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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