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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Minnesota Food HelpLine

Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Friendly Rider

229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope

3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670

Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Wellness in the Woods

Wellness in the WoodsLink: view organization details

Helpline

783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446

Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.

Wheelchairs Unlimited, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Wheelchairs Unlimited

808 Washington Ave, Ste 6, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-2433 Website addresshttps://www.wheelchairsunlimitedmn.com

Area Served: Serves Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas

ZipMilk

ZipMilkLink: view organization details

Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

Walker Area Food Shelf

Walker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

8243 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

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

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-4273 Emaildorothyunderhill@whaschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-1311 Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 237-6547 Emailrsoutherton@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

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

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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