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
  - 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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Wright County Health & Human Services

Wright County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste 2100, Buffalo, MN, 55313

Phone number(763) 682-7414 Website addresshttp://www.wrightcountymn.gov/217/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Wright County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Traverse County Social Services Department

Traverse County Social Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296

Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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

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

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

New York Mills (Otter Tail County Department of Human Services)

118 Main Ave N, New York Mills, MN, 56567

Phone number(218) 385-5450 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Wilkin County Family Service Agency

Wilkin County Family Service AgencyLink: view organization details

227 6th St N, Breckenridge, MN, 56520

Phone number(218) 643-7161 Emaildsayler@co.wilkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/familyservices

Area Served: Wilkin County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Hubbard County Department of Social Services

Hubbard County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-1451 Emailbrian.ophus@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Hubbard County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

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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