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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Walker Area Food Shelf

Walker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

8243 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

163 Miles Phone number(218) 547-1713 Emailwalkerfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://walkerareafoodshelf.com

Area Served: Serves as far as Park Rapids to the west, Wadena to the south, Remer to the east, and Cass Lake in the north

Pipestone County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

205 2nd St NW, Pipestone, MN, 56164

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

Area Served: Pipestone County

Salvation Army - Fergus Falls

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Food Shelf

622 E Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

166 Miles Phone number(218) 739-9692 Emailnancy_diiro@usc.salvationarmy.org Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/fergusfalls/cure-hunger

Area Served: Otter Tail County Heat Share program serves Pope, Otter Tail, Grant, Stevens and Douglas counties

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Fergus Falls

1319 N Cleveland Ave, Church of the Nazarene, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

167 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Deer River Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1049 Comstock Dr, Deer River, MN, 56636

168 Miles Phone number(218) 246-2500 Emaildrfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/DeerRiverAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Deer River community and surrounding area

Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1512 N 1st Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

168 Miles Phone number(218) 739-2971 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-organization/Fergus-Falls-Community-Food-Shelf-100902341907454

Area Served: Fergus Falls and limited surrounding area

Traverse County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

15 10th St S, Wheaton, MN, 56296

170 Miles Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/additional-resources

Area Served: Traverse County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Eveleth

8907 Highway 37, Clinton Town Hall, Iron, MN, 55751

172 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: St. Louis County

Salvation Army - Hibbing

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Food Shelf The Salvation Army - Hibbing

107 W Howard St, Hibbing, MN, 55746

172 Miles Phone number(218) 263-5096 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/hibbing/cure-hunger

Area Served: Hibbing and surrounding areas

Rock County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

208 W Maple St, Luverne, MN, 56156

173 Miles Phone number(507) 227-5548 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Rock-County-Food-Shelf-100068941968549

Area Served: Rock 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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