A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

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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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Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Elbow Lake Office

15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

151 Miles Phone number(218) 685-8200 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Grant County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services - Lincoln County

319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142

152 Miles Phone number(507) 694-1452 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lincoln County

Salvation Army - Northern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location 155 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

157 Miles Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

159 Miles Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

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

Energy Assistance Program KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids

822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

159 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0800 Emaileap.support.info@kootasca.org Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/homeowners/energy-assistance-program-2-2-2

Area Served: Itasca County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Big Stone County Office

125 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

159 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6578 Emaileap@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance

Area Served: Big Stone County

Lake County Health and Human Services

Lake County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Lake County Health and Human Services - Two Harbors

616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

161 Miles Phone number(218) 834-8400 Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Lake County

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services - Walker

400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484

162 Miles Phone number(218) 547-1340 Emailcass.socserv@casscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.casscountymn.gov/1240/Health-Human-Veterans-Services-HHVS

Area Served: Cass County

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

162 Miles Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Hubbard County

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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