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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Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies and Tribal Nations provide a variety of additional programs and services including homeless prevention, housing assistance, utility bill assistance, healthcare enrollment, food support, early childhood programming, financial asset building, transportation, and more.

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Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

5636 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089

50 Miles Phone number(651) 385-4117 Website addresshttps://prairieisland.org

Area Served: Prairie Island Indian Community

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

50 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Lakes and Pines Central Office

1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051

60 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/programs

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001

63 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

64 Miles Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org

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

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Little Falls Center

501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN, 56345

76 Miles Phone number(320) 632-3691 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com

Area Served: Morrison County

Lower Sioux Indian Community

Lower Sioux Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Lower Sioux Social Services and ICWA Center

39527 Reservation Highway 1, Morton, MN, 56270

80 Miles Phone number(507) 697-6185 Website addresshttp://lowersioux.com

Area Served: Lower Sioux Indian Community

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Government Center

43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359

80 Miles Phone number(320) 532-7899 Emailmlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Upper Sioux Community - Granite FallsLink: view organization details

Health and Social Services Building

5744 Highway 167, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

100 Miles Phone number(320) 564-3264 Emailadministrator@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov

Area Served: Upper Sioux Community

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Prairie Five Community Action Agency - Main Office

719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265

107 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6578 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine 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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