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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Mabel Food Shelf

Mabel Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

202 Oak St N, Mabel First Lutheran Church, Mabel, MN, 55954

225 Miles Phone number(507) 493-5783 Website addresshttps://mabelfirst.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Mabel and surrounding area

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

225 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger

Area Served: Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Welcome Pantry

411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

225 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

Alden Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

191 Water St, Alden, MN, 56009

226 Miles Phone number(507) 874-3343 Emailjrkorman@wctatel.net

Area Served: Western Freeborn County and Southeast Faribault County

Churches United

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Food Shelf Dorothy Day Food Pantry - West Fargo, ND

45 21st Ave E, Suite A, West Fargo, ND, 58078

226 Miles Phone number(218) 656-7628 Emailddfp@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/nutritious-food

Area Served: West Fargo, Fargo and Moorhead communities

LeRoy Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf LeRoy Food Shelf

350 W Main St, Ste 3, Le Roy, MN, 55951

226 Miles Phone number(507) 440-3942 Emailleroyfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.leroymn.com/area-businesses/leroy-area-foodshelf

Area Served: City of LeRoy

Climax Parish Food Shelf

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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.

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Dawson

123 1st St, Dawson Athletic Fields, Dawson, MN, 56232

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

Area Served: Dawson area

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.

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Food Shelf

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

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

Area Served: Watonwan County

Dawson Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

716 8th St, Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson, MN, 56232

229 Miles Phone number(402) 960-6532

Area Served: City of Dawson

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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