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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Financial Assistance

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Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfoodprogram@wecanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/mobile-market

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance

5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Holiday Program

5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Woodlynn Village

Woodlynn VillageLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing

2122 Woodlynn Ave, Apt 2B, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 779-9448 Emailwoodlynn@live.com Website addresshttp://www.woodlynnvillage.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Waseca County Public Health

Waseca County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 835-0685 Emailsarah.berry@wasecacounty.gov Website addresshttp://www.wasecacounty.gov/321/WIC

Area Served: Waseca County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Wells Food Shelf

Wells Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

10 1st Ave SW, Wells, MN, 56097

Phone number(507) 525-2193 Website addresshttps://wellsareafoodshelf.com

Area Served: City of Wells

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/backpack-program

Area Served: City of Waseca

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 833-4119 x302 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/food-shelf-programs

Area Served: City of Waseca

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/in-a-pinch

Area Served: City of Waseca

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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