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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Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

Blue Earth County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic

410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 304-4319 Emaillisa.farasyn@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/715/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, and Watonwan counties

Bonnie-Lyn II, Inc.

Bonnie-Lyn II, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services

40 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 388-5801

Area Served: Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan counties

Brutger Equities, Inc

Brutger Equities, IncLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Glenwood Manor

780 2nd Ave NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334

104 Miles Phone number(320) 761-1196 Emailglenwood@brutgerequities.com Website addresshttps://brutgerequities.com/properties/residential-properties

Area Served: Pope County

Centenary United Methodist Church

Centenary United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Holy Grounds

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 225-6370 Emailoffice@mankatocentenary.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocentenary.org/holy-grounds

Area Served: Mankato area

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Children's Museum of Southern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Early Learning Activities

224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 386-0279 Emailinfo@cmsouthernmn.org Website addresshttps://www.cmsouthernmn.org/gateway-to-play

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Christian Family Solutions

Christian Family SolutionsLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Christian Family Solutions - North Mankato

2090 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN, 56003

104 Miles Phone number(800) 438-1772 Website addresshttps://christianfamilysolutions.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Cub Pharmacy

Cub PharmacyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Cub Pharmacy - Mankato (Riverfront)

1200 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 446-2524 Website addresshttps://www.cub.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - Mankato (Monks)

1610 Monks Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 625-1553 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Douglas County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Douglas County Children's Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives

410 S Mckay Ave, Ste 201, Alexandria, MN, 56308

104 Miles Phone number(320) 762-2141 x4839 Emailvdoetkott@alexschools.org

Area Served: Douglas County

Echo Food Shelf

Echo Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1014 S Front St, Mankato, MN, 56001

104 Miles Phone number(507) 345-7508 Emailechofoodshelf@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.echofoodshelf.org/need-food

Area Served: Blue Earth County and city North Mankato residents

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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