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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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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Discovery Woods

Discovery WoodsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 828-8200 Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

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

Ellie Family Services

Ellie Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Ellie Family Services - Brainerd

13782 Bluestem Ct, Ste 100, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(651) 313-8080 Website addresshttps://elliementalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Pediatric Dentists

Central Minnesota Pediatric DentistsLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Central Minnesota Pediatric Dentists - Baxter

13046 Falcon Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(888) 733-3368 Emailinfo@cmpdsmiles.com Website addresshttps://www.cmpdsmiles.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

Crosby Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Crosby Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Dellwood - Edgewood Apartments

300 3rd Ave NE, Crosby, MN, 56441

Phone number(218) 546-5088 Website addresshttps://crosbyhra.org/properties

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1170 EmailPublic.Health@crowwing.us Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1073 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/200/WIC-Nutrition

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1170 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/198/Public-Health

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1080 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/190/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1122 Emailamber.stroschein@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

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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