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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Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Brainerd South Apartments

1987 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-3423 Website addresshttp://brainerdhra.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Brainerd Medical Supply Inc

Brainerd Medical Supply IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

206 W Washington St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-2100 Emailbms@brainerdmedicalsupply.net Website addresshttps://brainerdmedicalsupply.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5438 Emailmartha.smithson@isd181.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-6900 Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/little-warriors-childcare

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5450 Emailbrandi.wynn@isd181.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/early-childhood-screening-home

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-6900 Website addresshttp://isd181.org

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5504 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5504 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/early-childhood-special-education-h

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5438 Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/school-readiness-preschool-home

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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

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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