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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Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Food Shelf Swift County - Satellite Food Shelf

23 E Rooney Ave, Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton, MN, 56208

Phone number(320) 289-2216 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Swift County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Head Start Lac Qui Parle Community Preschool - Appleton

349 S Edquist St, Appleton, MN, 56208

Phone number(320) 598-3118 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Head Start Northside Elementary School

1800 Nevada Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(320) 598-3118 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Head Start Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Schools

302 N 15th St, Kerkhoven, MN, 56252

Phone number(320) 598-3118 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

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

Phone number(800) 292-5437 Emailemily.castaneda@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/early-learning-scholarships

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

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

Safe Avenues

Safe AvenuesLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

1950 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/advocacy

Area Served: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, McLeod, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties for all services Anyone for shelter services

Safe Avenues

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Domestic Violence Shelter

1950 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, McLeod, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties for all services Anyone for shelter services

Safe Avenues

Safe AvenuesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

1950 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/advocacy

Area Served: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, McLeod, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties for all services Anyone for shelter services

Safe Avenues

Safe AvenuesLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Harmony Visitation Center

1950 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 214-0799 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/parenting-time-services

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Safe Avenues

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Domestic Violence Support Services Swift County Outreach

201 13th St S, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/advocacy

Area Served: Swift County

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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