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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Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/cure-hunger

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/provide-housing

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/programs-and-services

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/utility-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1365/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sherburne County

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1365/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sherburne County

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1365/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Sherburne County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Eastside 2

358 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304

Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Benton County

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start South Side

1205 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Stearns County

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

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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