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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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There are several options below to learn about a variety of financial assistance programs available to families in MN, including eligibility screening and application access.

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Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Rochester

2703 9th Ave NW, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Olmsted County

Smiles Change Lives

Smiles Change LivesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces

2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108

Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Star Special Transportation LLC

Star Special Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 213, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 601-2141 Website addresshttps://www.starspecialtransportation.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Somali Community Resettlement Services

Somali Community Resettlement ServicesLink: view organization details

Cultural Organization Rochester Office

903 Center St W, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 258-5013 EmailRoch@somalcrs.org Website addresshttps://somalcrs.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Somali Community Resettlement Services

Somali Community Resettlement ServicesLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Rochester Office

903 Center St W, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 258-5013 EmailRoch@somalcrs.org Website addresshttps://somalcrs.org/our-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait

PO Box 22206, Minneapolis, MN, 55422

Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

1114 3rd St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 288-7313 Emailfrancis@stfrancis-church.org Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-church.org/ministry-and-outreach

Area Served: Olmsted County

UCare Health Ride

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation

500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride

Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

The Landing MN

The Landing MNLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

426 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 884-0423 Emailinfo@thelandingmn.org Website addresshttps://www.thelandingmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted 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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