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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Salvation Army - Northern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location 72 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/northern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf

Loaves and Fishes Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

203 Johnson Ave S, Fosston, MN, 56542

179 Miles Phone number(218) 431-1558 Emailloavesandfishesfosston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.loavesandfishesfosston.org

Area Served: East Polk County (Fosston, Lengby, McIntosh, and Winger)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

207 Main St, Oklee, MN, 56742

190 Miles Phone number(218) 796-5144 Website addresshttps://intercountycc.org/services/food-support

Area Served: Most ICCC programs serve: Clearwater, Pennington, Eastern Polk and Red Lake counties See Eligibility for specific requirements

Grace Lutheran Church - Erskine

Grace Lutheran Church - ErskineLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

332 Vance Ave S, Erskine, MN, 56535

193 Miles Phone number(218) 687-2250 Emailfoodshelf@gracechurcherskine.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Grace-Community-Food-Shelf/100067326842994

Area Served: Cities of Winger, McIntosh, Mentor, and Erskine

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716

221 Miles Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Crookston area

Climax Parish Food Shelf

Climax Parish Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

104 E Broadway, Climax Public Library Building, Climax, MN, 56523

228 Miles Phone number(218) 779-3319 EmailDlt@rrv.net

Area Served: Southwestern Polk County, south of Crookston; northern Norman County; west to Buxton, North Dakota; east to the city of Beltrami.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Call for Location 242 Miles Phone number(218) 399-7356 Emailinfo@northcountryfoodbank.org Website addresshttps://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/programs

Area Served: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties in MN and Grand Forks, ND Food shelf in Polk County

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location 242 Miles Phone number(218) 399-7356 Emailinfo@northcountryfoodbank.org Website addresshttps://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/programs

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

243 Miles Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/foodhelp

Area Served: Polk County

St. Joseph's Social Care

St. Joseph's Social CareLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

620 8th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

243 Miles Phone number(701) 864-0108 Website addresshttps://www.stjosephssocialcaregf.org/get-help

Area Served: Grand Forks County and the City of East Grand Forks

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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