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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Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/backpack-program

Area Served: City of Waseca

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093

Phone number(507) 833-4119 x302 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/food-shelf-programs

Area Served: City of Waseca

Salvation Army - Fairmont

Salvation Army - FairmontLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031

Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Martin County

St. Peter Area Foodshelf

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Food Shelf Saint Peter Area Foodshelf

201 S 3rd St, Ste B, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 934-9641 Emailinfo@stpeterfoodshelf.com Website addresshttps://www.stpeterfoodshelf.com

Area Served: St. Peter School District #508 or in rural Nicollet County who are not served by other food shelves

SHEAF - Sleepy Eye Area Food Shelf

SHEAF - Sleepy Eye Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

115 2nd Ave NE, Chamber of Commerce Bldg, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085

Phone number(507) 794-5969 Emailamccabe@sleepyeyetel.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057475028644

Area Served: Sleepy Eye and immediate area

Echo Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1014 S Front St, Mankato, MN, 56001

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

Faribault County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

415 Grove St, Ag Center, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 526-7222 Emailfoodshelf@bevcomm.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Faribault-County-Food-Shelf-100076358167505

Area Served: Western Faribault County, primarily Blue Earth, Frost, Elmore and Bricelyn

Le Center Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

15 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057

Phone number(507) 357-4076

Area Served: City of Le Center and the Le Center rural area

Le Sueur Food Shelf Inc.

Le Sueur Food Shelf Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

427 S 5th St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058

Phone number(612) 271-8942 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/feedingLeSueur

Area Served: Le Sueur Henderson School District with the exception of residents who live in Sibley County. They should use the Sibley County Food shelf.

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

113 7th St S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 621-4264 Emailwcfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/wcfoodshelf.org/wcfoodshelf/home

Area Served: Watonwan 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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