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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Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Northfield Hospital & ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Kenyon Clinic

225 Huseth St, Kenyon, MN, 55946

90 Miles Phone number(507) 623-0123 Website addresshttps://www.northfieldhospital.org/family-medicine

Area Served: Goodhue County

Olmsted Medical Center

Olmsted Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Lake City Clinic

507 W Doughty St, Lake City, MN, 55041

90 Miles Phone number(651) 345-2350 Website addresshttps://www.olmmed.org

Area Served: Lake City and surrounding area

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #7 - South East

100 W Lyon Ave, Ste 106, Lake City, MN, 55041

90 Miles Phone number(800) 657-3506 Emailombudsman.mhdd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Ridgeview Medical Center

Ridgeview Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Ridgeview Winthrop Clinic

202 S County Road 33, Winthrop, MN, 55396

90 Miles Phone number(507) 964-8512 Website addresshttps://www.ridgeviewmedical.org/care-treatment/clinics

Area Served: Sibley County

River Crossings Counseling and Consulting LLC

River Crossings Counseling and Consulting LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment

100 E Lyon Ave, Lake City, MN, 55041

90 Miles Phone number(507) 474-1985 Emailcontact@rivercrossingscc.com Website addresshttps://rivercrossingscc.com

Area Served: Wabasha County

River Crossings Counseling and Consulting LLC

River Crossings Counseling and Consulting LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit

100 E Lyon Ave, Lake City, MN, 55041

90 Miles Phone number(507) 474-1985 Emailcontact@rivercrossingscc.com Website addresshttps://rivercrossingscc.com

Area Served: Wabasha County

Second Harvest Northland

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Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Duluth

2302 Commonwealth Ave, Duluth, MN, 55808

90 Miles Phone number(218) 727-5653 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties Northwestern Wisconsin: Bayfield, Douglas, Ashland and Iron counties

Second Harvest Northland

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Duluth

2302 Commonwealth Ave, Duluth, MN, 55808

90 Miles Phone number(218) 727-5653 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties Northwestern Wisconsin: Bayfield, Douglas, Ashland and Iron counties

SMR Management

SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Walnut Cove Apartments

505 Washington St, Cleveland, MN, 56017

90 Miles Phone number(507) 381-8107 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Sojourn Counseling Group

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Counseling Services Sojourn - Willmar

2160 60th Ave NE, Willmar, MN, 56201

90 Miles Phone number(320) 905-4345 Website addresshttps://www.sojourncounselinggroup.com

Area Served: Willmar area

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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