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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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - 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 and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Head Start

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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Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Portland Village

1829 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

137 Miles Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Helen H Taylor Early Childhood Development Center

4901 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

137 Miles Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Newport Head Start Center

1596 11th Ave, Newport, MN, 55055

138 Miles Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/head-start/program-options-2-2

Area Served: Washington County

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

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Expo

540 Warwick St, St. Paul, MN, 55116

138 Miles Phone number(651) 603-5977 Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/head-start

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Grand Portage Reservation Head Start

100 Blazes Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605

138 Miles Phone number(218) 475-2503 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Kaylee Lynn Sutton

1009 Hollinger St, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

138 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Hubbard County

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

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Park Place

2745 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

138 Miles Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Wright Technical Center

1405 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313

138 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls

900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649

139 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Koochiching County

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

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Hubbard County Head Start

118 Central Ave N, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

139 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Hubbard County

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

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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