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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County Programs for Families

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Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County

22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955

Phone number(507) 923-2900 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Dodge County

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

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County

630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 431-5600 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Steele County

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

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County

1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 837-6600 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Waseca County

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

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov

Area Served: Olmsted County

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

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

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

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

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

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/health-and-wellness/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

Carver County Health and Human Services

Carver County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Carver County Social Services

602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services

Area Served: Carver County

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota 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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