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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.benton.mn.us/323/Public-Health

Area Served: Benton County

ABC Parenting Institute

ABC Parenting InstituteLink: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach

Newark, DE, 19702

Emailinfo@abcparenting.org Website addresshttps://www.abcparenting.org/minnesota-parent-coaches

Area Served: Statewide

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Resource Connection Services (RCS) Call for Location Phone number(218) 825-7682 Emailinfo@bridgesofhopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/resource-connection-services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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/overnight-shelter

Area Served: City of Brainerd

Cannon Falls Food Shelf

Cannon Falls Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

511 Belle St W, Door 5, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009

Phone number(507) 819-0236 Emailcannonfallsfoodshelf70@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566415072025

Area Served: Goodhue County

Alo Apartments

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing

204 1st Ave NW, Buffalo, MN, 55313

Phone number(612) 286-6740 Website addresshttps://www.aloapts.com

Area Served: Wright County

4 Point O Medical Transportation SE

4 Point O Medical Transportation SELink: view organization details

Transportation

13050 Stewart Ave, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368

Phone number(952) 467-2548

Area Served: Blue Earth, Carver, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Aslan Clinic

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Clinic

1400 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 297-6800 Emailinfo@aslanclinic.com Website addresshttps://aslanclinic.com

Area Served: City of St. Cloud

Callie Bassett

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Doula Support

Carlton, MN, 55718

Phone number(218) 451-0705 Emailcalliehalverson@gmail.com

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Fond Du Lac Reservation, Pine, St. Louis

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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