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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 10 Miles Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric Address823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 11 Miles Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 13 Miles Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

CenterPoint Energy

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Utility Assistance Address505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 13 Miles Phone number(800) 245-2377 Website addresshttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-and-rebates/income-qualified-programs?sa=mn

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato Address724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 59 Miles Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 64 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.

Winona County Department of Human Services

Winona County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Winona County Office Building Address202 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987 91 Miles Phone number(507) 457-6500 Emaildhs@co.winona.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.winona.mn.us/257/Human-Services

Area Served: Winona County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Winona County Office (Semcac) Address420 E Sarnia St, Ste 1600, Winona, MN, 55987 92 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Winona County

MiEnergy Cooperative

MiEnergy CooperativeLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - RECare Program Address31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN, 55971 96 Miles Phone number(800) 432-2285 Website addresshttps://mienergy.coop/recare

Area Served: Winona, Fillmore, Houston, Mower and Olmsted counties

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 97 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location 102 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location 904 Miles Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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Financial Assistance
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
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Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
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- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
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Job Training and Career Development
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Transportation
- Transportation Services
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- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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