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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Independent Management Services

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Independent Management Services - Austin (21st)

101 21st St SE, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 437-6389 Emailinfo@imsofmn.com Website addresshttps://www.imsofmn.com

Area Served: Dodge, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties Housing Stabilization Services available in Mower and Freeborn counties

Independent Management Services

Independent Management ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Independent Management Services - Austin (21st)

101 21st St SE, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 437-6389 Emailinfo@imsofmn.com Website addresshttps://www.imsofmn.com/services

Area Served: Dodge, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties Housing Stabilization Services available in Mower and Freeborn counties

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Owatonna

2575 Harvest Ln, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 446-0431 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Steele County

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Austin

109 1st Ave SE, Ste 4, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 589-4535 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Mower and Freeborn counties

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Fernbrook Family Center - Austin

109 1st Ave SE, Ste 4, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 589-4535 Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org

Area Served: Mower and Freeborn counties

Hy-Vee

Hy-VeeLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Austin

1307 18th Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 437-9185 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Mower County

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance

MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Learning Ally

Learning AllyLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia

20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540

Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

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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