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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Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address531 Dewey St, PO Box 740, Foley, MN, 56329 69 Miles Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 69 Miles Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailnancy.dahlstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355 70 Miles Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 70 Miles Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/heatshare

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope Address120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355 70 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Meeker County and surrounding counties

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 71 Miles Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 72 Miles Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 72 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/energy

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051 74 Miles Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailchristine.dillon@co.kanabec.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 74 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 x4 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 74 Miles Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaileap2024@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 79 Miles Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

Salvation Army - AustinLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 79 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/utility-assistance

Area Served: Mower County

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Mower County (Semcac) Address111 N Main St, Ste 201, Austin, MN, 55912 79 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Mower County

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 80 Miles Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 80 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 80 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Renville County Human Services

Renville County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address105 S 5th St, Ste 203H, Olivia, MN, 56277 89 Miles Phone number(320) 523-2202 Emailhs@renvillecountymn.com Website addresshttps://www.renvillecountymn.gov/departments/human_services/index.php

Area Served: Renville County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 90 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 91 Miles Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

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