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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Handi Van

Handi VanLink: view organization details

Transportation

1836 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(844) 268-4539 Emaildispatch@handivanrides.com Website addresshttp://www.handivanrides.com/about

Area Served: Serves counties in Southeast Minnesota particularly around the cities of Austin, Winona and Rochester.

GoMARTI

GoMARTILink: view organization details

Transportation

Grand Rapids, MN, 55730

Phone number(800) 442-8565 Emailhello@gomarti.com Website addresshttps://www.gomarti.com

Area Served: Grand Rapids

Massaie Services Inc

Massaie Services IncLink: view organization details

Transportation

11 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 202-2501 Emailinfo@massaieservices.com Website addresshttps://massaieservices.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Lifeline Transportation

Lifeline TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation

901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908E, Wayzata, MN, 55391

Phone number(612) 916-3777

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Mankato Transit System

Mankato Transit SystemLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system/routes-and-schedules/paratransit

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

MEISA Transportation Services, LLC

MEISA Transportation Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation - School Students

8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 380, Golden Valley, MN, 55426

Phone number(612) 454-4175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

665 Franklin Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(320) 252-1010 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://www.ridemetrobus.com/home/dial-a-ride

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Klearway LLC

Klearway LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

401 N Main St, Ste 202, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 202-0247

Area Served: Mower and Olmsted counties

Kingdom Concierge Services

Kingdom Concierge ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation

Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Phone number(763) 900-2812 Emailkingdomconciergeservices@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Kingdom-Concierge-Services/61572848213206

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Lifts Transportation

Lifts TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation

730 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063

Phone number(888) 469-7433 Emailinfo@liftstransportation.com Website addresshttps://liftstransportation.com/ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, and Koochiching counties

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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