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
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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There are several options below to learn about a variety of financial assistance programs available to families in MN, including eligibility screening and application access.

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Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter The Bridge on 7th

1926 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 825-7682 Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/warmingshelter

Area Served: City of Brainerd

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls

3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104

Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

ACC Midwest Transportation LLC

ACC Midwest Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation ACC Midwest Transportation LLC - Brainerd

Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(320) 455-9200 Emailaccmidwest@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.accmidwest.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

A New Story Birth Center

A New Story Birth CenterLink: view organization details

Birth Center A New Story Birth Center - Brainerd

117 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(320) 362-0476 Emailkairosmidwifery@gmail.com Website addresshttps://anewstorybirthcenter.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Birthright

BirthrightLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Brainerd

401 W Laurel St, Ste B, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-8470 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Benton, Crow Wing, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

Ashley Roberts Therapy Services LLC

Ashley Roberts Therapy Services LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit

17025 Commercial Park Rd, Unit 7, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 232-6971

Area Served: Crow Wing County

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

180 Medical, Inc

180 Medical, IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Catheter and Ostomy Supplies

8516 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73162

Phone number(877) 688-2729 Website addresshttps://www.180medical.com

Area Served: Nationwide

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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