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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Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Scott County Office

738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379

152 Miles Phone number(952) 402-9849 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Carver County Office

110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318

155 Miles Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Carver County

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372

156 Miles Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

173 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

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Becker County Office

1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

175 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Emailinfo@mahube.org Website addresshttps://www.mahube.org

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

White Earth Nation

White Earth NationLink: view organization details

White Earth Nation Offices

35500 Eagleview Rd, Ogema, MN, 56569

178 Miles Phone number(218) 983-3286 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: White Earth Nation

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)Link: view organization details

207 Main St, Oklee, MN, 56742

190 Miles Phone number(218) 796-5144 Website addresshttps://intercountycc.org

Area Served: Most ICCC programs serve: Clearwater, Pennington, Eastern Polk and Red Lake counties See Eligibility for specific requirements

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial)

411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

192 Miles Phone number(218) 685-4486 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

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

201 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

Semcac

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Semcac Administrative Office

204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971

206 Miles Phone number(507) 864-7741 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org

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