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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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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- 5 Benefits assistance
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- 8 Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
- 4 Mental Health Certification
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- 1 Nutrition assessment and/or counseling
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- 1 Car Seats
- 3 Diapers
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- 4 Center for Independent Living
- 19 Community Action Partnership
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- 3 24 hours a day
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services
Transportation

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Brainerd South Apartments

1987 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-3423 Website addresshttp://brainerdhra.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

Career Counseling

204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

Job Training

204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation

2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Abiding Joy Doula LLC

Abiding Joy Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Cushing, MN, 56443

Emailabidingjoydoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.abidingjoydoula.com

Area Served: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-6900 Website addresshttp://isd181.org

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5534 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_special_education_

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5534 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_special_education_

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5438 Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_programs/school_readiness_preschool

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5438 Emailmartha.smithson@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

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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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