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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Cass County Children's Initiative

Cass County Children's InitiativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

PO Box 610, Pine River-Backus Schools, Pine River, MN, 56474

Phone number(218) 833-2176 Emailccllrci@gmail.com Website addresshttps://casscountychildrensinitiative.org

Area Served: Cass County

Cottonwood Family Services Collaborative

Cottonwood Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Cottonwood County Family Services Collaborative

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

Phone number(507) 847-6930 Emailluke.ewald@dvhhs.org

Area Served: Jackson County

Dakota County Collaborative

Dakota County CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

14955 Galaxie Ave, Ste 200, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 891-7449 Emailsseccoordinator@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Parenting/EarlyChildhoodDevelopment/Pages/collaborative.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Children's Collaborative Serving Norman County

Children's Collaborative Serving Norman CountyLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Norman County Collaborative

16 E 3rd Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 280-9886 Emailcol.macrae@allumacares.org

Area Served: Polk County

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services

1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)

1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/childrens-therapeutic-services-and-support

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Clearwater County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Clearwater County Children's Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives

216 Park Ave NW, Clearwater County Nursing Serv, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@clearwatercountymn.gov

Area Served: Clearwater County

Carver County Mental Health Program - First Street Center

Carver County Mental Health Program - First Street CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services First Street Center - Waconia

540 E 1st St, Waconia, MN, 55387

Phone number(952) 442-7601 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/mental-health/24-7-crisis-mental-health

Area Served: Carver County

Carver County Mental Health Program - First Street Center

Carver County Mental Health Program - First Street CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) First Street Center - Waconia

540 E 1st St, Waconia, MN, 55387

Phone number(952) 442-4437 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/mental-health

Area Served: Carver County

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) St. Paul Main Office

797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 379-4200 Emailinfo@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

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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