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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Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Swift County Food Shelf

1214 Atlantic Ave E Hwy 12, Benson, MN, 56215

116 Miles Phone number(320) 842-8565 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Swift County Caregiver Consultant service provided in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Swift County Office

1214 Atlantic Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

116 Miles Phone number(320) 842-8565 Emaileap@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance

Area Served: Swift County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Northside Elementary School

1800 Nevada Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

116 Miles Phone number(320) 598-3118 Emailprairiefive@prariefive.com Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Swift County

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

Project Care

Project CareLink: view organization details

Clinic Project Care - Grand Rapids Clinic

100 NW 3rd St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

116 Miles Phone number(218) 326-7008 Emailprojectcare@qwestoffice.net Website addresshttps://www.projectcarefreeclinic.org/faq

Area Served: Itasca County

Redwood Area Food Shelf

Redwood Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

500 E Bridge St, Ste 5, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283

116 Miles Phone number(507) 627-3653 Emailredwoodareafoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.redwoodfallsefc.com/food-assistance

Area Served: Redwood Falls area, including Morton, Franklin, Vesta, Belview, Delhi, Echo, and Fairfax

Redwood County Collaborative

Redwood County CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

200 S Mill St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283

116 Miles Phone number(507) 637-4004 Emailpat@radc.org Website addresshttps://www.radc.org/community-development/redwood-County-collaborative

Area Served: Redwood County

Redwood Falls Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Redwood Falls Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Redwood Falls HRA & Lakeside Manor

300 S Minnesota St, Lakeside Manor, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283

116 Miles Phone number(507) 637-2221 Emailredwoodfallshra@gmail.com Website addresshttps://ci.redwood-falls.mn.us/public-housing

Area Served: Redwood County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Grand Rapids

930 NE 1st Ave, Grand Rapids Armory, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

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

Area Served: Grand Rapids area

Safe Avenues

Safe AvenuesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Swift County Outreach

201 13th St S, Benson, MN, 56215

116 Miles Phone number(800) 792-4210 Website addresshttps://www.willmarshelter.com/advocacy

Area Served: Swift County

Sherman Associates

Sherman AssociatesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing New Paris Apartments

1901 Countryside Dr, Benson, MN, 56215

116 Miles Phone number(320) 843-4344 Website addresshttps://www.sherman-associates.com/apartments

Area Served: Swift County

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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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