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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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Bessler Management Co., Inc.

Bessler Management Co., Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Woodstone Apartments

400 11th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 775-2109 Emailjames@besslermanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.besslermanagement.com

Area Served: Waseca County

Bessler Management Co., Inc.

Bessler Management Co., Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Dodge Center Apartments

205 1st Ave SE, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 775-2109 Emailrental@besslermanagement.com Website addresshttps://www.besslermanagement.com

Area Served: Dodge County

Best Academy

Best AcademyLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

1300 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 876-4105 Website addresshttps://www.thebestacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Best Academy

Best AcademyLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School

1300 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 876-4105 Website addresshttps://www.thebestacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Beth Pearlman

Beth PearlmanLink: view organization details

Doula Support

St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 300-2501 Emailpearlproductionsinc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://preciouspearldoula.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey

Bethany Lutheran Church

Bethany Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

100 3rd Ave, Nevis, MN, 56467

Phone number(218) 652-2030 Email?halvord205@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.bethanylutherannevis.org/community-dinner.html

Area Served: Hubbard County

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bethesda Christian Counseling - Luverne

215 N Cedar St, Luverne, MN, 56156

Phone number(800) 463-4005 Emailinfo@bethesdachristiancounseling.org Website addresshttps://www.bethesdachristiancounseling.org/services

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bethesda Christian Counseling - Woodstock

130 Dakota St N, American Reformed Church, Woodstock, MN, 56186

Phone number(800) 463-4005 Emailbethesdachristian@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.bethesdachristiancounseling.org/services

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - Mankato

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - MankatoLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Supper Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA

720 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 388-2925 Emailblchurch@blcmankato.org Website addresshttps://www.blcmankato.org/wednesday-supper

Area Served: Mankato area

Better Beginnings

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Parenting Support

1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

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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