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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Winona Transit Service

Winona Transit ServiceLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

207 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 454-6666 Emailmhmohan@ci.winona.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cityofwinona.com/529/Dial-A-Ride-DAR-Service

Area Served: Cities of Winona and Goodview

Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Winona Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Schaffner Homes

1719 - 1781 W 6th St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 454-3665 Emailschaffner@winonahra.org Website addresshttps://www.winonahra.org/public-housing/schaffner-homes

Area Served: Winona County

Winona Health Services

Winona Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

855 Mankato Ave, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 454-2606 Website addresshttps://www.winonahealth.org/services/psychiatric-and-counseling

Area Served: Primarily Fillmore, Houston and Winona counties

Winona Counseling Clinic, Inc

Winona Counseling Clinic, IncLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

902 E 2nd St, Ste 220, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 454-3900 Emailwinonacounselingclinic@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.winonacounselingclinic.com

Area Served: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties

Winona Public School District

Winona Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

903 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 494-0901 Website addresshttps://www.winonaschools.org

Area Served: Winona Area Public School District

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

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981

Phone number(651) 565-3559 Website addresshttps://www.wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us/preschool

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

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

Vital Mental Health

Vital Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

1700 MN-36, Ste 330, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(763) 357-0931 Emailadam@vitalmentalhealthmn.com Website addresshttps://www.vitalmentalhealthmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Wind of Hope LLC

Wind of Hope LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

37 28th Ave N, Ste A113, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(802) 598-2650

Area Served: Stearns County

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(507) 732-4244 Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us/page/school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

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

Zhz Transport Inc.

Zhz Transport Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation

2353 Rice St, Ste 200, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(612) 323-0175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

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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