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 Heron Lake - Okabena Food Shelf

400 9th St, Heron Lake, MN, 56137

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

Area Served: Jackson County

Zumbro Valley Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

56817 Hwy, The South Troy Wesleyan Church, Zumbro Falls, MN, 55991

254 Miles Phone number(507) 259-1442 Emailchoeft52@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/feedingzumbrorivervalley

Area Served: Wabasha County

Oronoco Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Oronoco - Food Shelf Satellite

20 3rd St SW, Presbyterian Church of Oronoco, Oronoco, MN, 55960

255 Miles Phone number(507) 367-4711 Emailoronocopc@bevcomm.net Website addresshttps://oronocofoodshelf.weebly.com/about.html

Area Served: Olmsted County

New Richland Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

101 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072

256 Miles Phone number(507) 463-3421 Emailinfo@newrichlandmn.gov Website addresshttps://newrichlandmn.gov/new-richland-area-food-shelf

Area Served: New Richland, Hartland, Otisco and Waldorf area

First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago

First Presbyterian Church of WinnebagoLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

127 Main St N, Winnebago, MN, 56098

258 Miles Phone number(507) 893-3197 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Winnebago-1546723815611754

Area Served: Delavan, Huntley and Winnebago

Ellendale United Methodist Church

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Food Shelf Ellendale Area Food Shelf

200 6th St, Ellendale, MN, 56026

259 Miles Phone number(507) 688-0518 Website addresshttp://www.ellendaleumc.org/832724

Area Served: Ellendale area

Semcac

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Food Shelf Dodge County (Semcac)

105 S Mantorville Ave, Kasson, MN, 55944

259 Miles Phone number(507) 634-4350 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/food-security-nutrition/food-shelves

Area Served: Dodge County

Hosanna's Pantry

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Food Shelf

2815 57th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

260 Miles Phone number(507) 285-0092 Website addresshttps://www.hosannalutheran.org/hosanna-food-ministries

Area Served: Olmsted County

FAST - Lakefield Food Shelf

FAST - Lakefield Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Food Assistance Short Term - Lakefield

410 Broadway Ave, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lakefield, MN, 56150

262 Miles Phone number(507) 841-3350 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/lakefieldmnfoodshelf

Area Served: Lakefield and the surrounding area where no other food shelf exists

Oasis Church

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Food Shelf

3819 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

262 Miles Phone number(507) 289-8596 Emailoffice@oasisrochester.org Website addresshttps://www.oasisrochester.org/supermarket-saturday

Area Served: Olmsted 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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