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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West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial)

411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

136 Miles Phone number(218) 405-3073 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

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

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

Area Served: Grant County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance New York Mills (Otter Tail County Department of Human Services)

118 Main Ave N, New York Mills, MN, 56567

137 Miles Phone number(218) 385-5450 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Energy Assistance Program Yellow Medicine County Office

106 Saint Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220

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

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Salvation Army - Duluth

Salvation Army - DuluthLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare

215 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55806

137 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/duluth/utility-assistance

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921

138 Miles Phone number(507) 725-5811 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Houston County (Semcac)

138 E Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921

138 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Houston County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Duluth Office Energy Assistance

12 E 4th St, Lower Level, Duluth, MN, 55805

139 Miles Phone number(800) 662-5711 x3011 Emaileap.document@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties, including the City of Duluth

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

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

Area Served: Lincoln County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance SLC Public Health and Human Services - Duluth Government Services Center

320 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802

139 Miles Phone number(218) 726-2101 EmailESS@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/economic-services-supports/apply-for-cash-food-assistance

Area Served: St. Louis 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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