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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Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County

22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955

190 Miles Phone number(507) 923-2945 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Dodge County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Winona County Office (Semcac)

420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987

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

Area Served: Winona County

Family Promise Rochester

Family Promise RochesterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

913 1st St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

191 Miles Phone number(507) 281-3122 Website addresshttps://www.fprochestermn.org/prevention

Area Served: Olmsted County

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Otter Tail County Office

128 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

191 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emaileap@mahube.org Website addresshttps://mahube.org/search?q=energy+assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Otter Tail County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904

191 Miles Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance

Area Served: Olmsted County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

191 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Salvation Army - Fergus Falls

Salvation Army - Fergus FallsLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare

622 E Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

191 Miles Phone number(218) 739-9692 Emailnancy_diiro@usc.salvationarmy.org Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/fergusfalls/utility-assistance

Area Served: Otter Tail County Heat Share program serves Pope, Otter Tail, Grant, Stevens and Douglas counties

Salvation Army - Rochester

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Rochester Worship and Service Center

20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

191 Miles Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/rochester/programs-and-services

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Rochester Worship and Service Center

20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

191 Miles Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Energy Assistance Program Rochester Office

1926 College View Rd E, Ste 1302, Rochester, MN, 55904

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

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha counties

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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