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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Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

166 Miles Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Wabasha Office

611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981

166 Miles Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailenergyassistance@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/energy-assistance

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Wabasha County Department of Social Services

Wabasha County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Wabasha County Services Building

411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981

166 Miles Phone number(651) 565-3351 Emailsocialservices@co.wabasha.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Wabasha County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

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

168 Miles Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

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

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga)

1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308

168 Miles Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailamberh@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/family-homeless-prevention-assistance-program-letter-of-interest

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

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

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Aga)

1910 Aga Dr, Ste 206, Alexandria, MN, 56308

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

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield

1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057

169 Miles Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/resources

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Common Cup Ministry

Common Cup MinistryLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Hutchinson

405 California St NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

170 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

Common Cup MinistryLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Glencoe

712 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

170 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County, particularly area surrounding Glencoe

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336

170 Miles Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod 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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