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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United Community Action Partnership

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Food Shelf Worthington - The Global Market Food Shelf

1039 Oxford St, Ste 2, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Nobles County

United Community Action Partnership

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Food Shelf Mary and Martha's Pantry of Westbrook

1110 11th St, Westbrook, MN, 56183

Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood County

United Community Action Partnership

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Food Shelf Heron Lake - Okabena Food Shelf

400 9th St, Heron Lake, MN, 56137

Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Jackson County

Kandiyohi County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 235-2641 Emailalana@kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com Website addresshttp://kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Arco Area Food Shelf

Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Arco Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

401 N Harold St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142

Phone number(507) 694-1665

Area Served: Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Arco and the northern half of Lincoln County Toy program serves all of Lincoln County

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency ReliefLink: view organization details

Food Shelf WAFER Food Shelf - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief

742 Main St, Wabasso, MN, 56293

Phone number(507) 430-3812 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Wabasso-Area-Food-Emergency-Reserve-WAFER/61581611482171

Area Served: Residents of Southwest 2/3 of Redwood County

Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1501 Douglas Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 376-3418 Emailoffice@worthingtonchristianchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.worthingtonchristianchurch.com/ministries/food-shelf

Area Served: Nobles County

Windom Area Sharing Center

Windom Area Sharing CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Windom Area Center

1156 4th Ave, Windom, MN, 56101

Phone number(507) 822-7210

Area Served: Windom Public School District

Eden Valley Area Food Shelf

Eden Valley Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

556 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-3700 Emailedenvalleyfoodshelf@outlook.com

Area Served: Eden Valley and surrounding areas

Pipestone County Food Shelf

Pipestone County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

205 2nd St NW, Pipestone, MN, 56164

Phone number(507) 825-4414 Emailpipestonefoodshelf@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.pipestonefoodshelf.com

Area Served: Pipestone County

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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