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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Hutchinson Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Hutchinson Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Park Towers Apartments

133 3rd Ave SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 587-2168 Website addresshttps://www.hutchinsonhra.com

Area Served: McLeod County

Falls Community Health

Falls Community HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic

521 N Main Ave, Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104

Phone number(605) 367-8793 Website addresshttps://www.siouxfalls.gov/health/falls-community-health/medical-services/services

Area Served: Southern Western Minnesota

Falls Community Health

Falls Community HealthLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic

521 N Main Ave, Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104

Phone number(605) 367-8793 Website addresshttps://www.siouxfalls.gov/health/falls-community-health/dental-services

Area Served: Southern Western Minnesota

FAST - Lakefield Food Shelf

FAST - Lakefield Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Food Assistance Short Term - Lakefield

410 Broadway Ave, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lakefield, MN, 56150

Phone number(507) 841-3350 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/lakefieldmnfoodshelf

Area Served: Lakefield and the surrounding area where no other food shelf exists

Eyota Food Pantry

Eyota Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

111 Center Ave S, Eyota, MN, 55934

Phone number(507) 405-5653 Emailfrontandcentereyota@gmail.com Website addresshttps://frontandcenter.live/eyota-food-pantry

Area Served: Olmsted County

Glyndon Lutheran Church

Glyndon Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

414 Parke Ave S, Glyndon, MN, 56547

Phone number(218) 498-2368 Emailoffice@glyndonlutheran.org Website addresshttps://glyndonlutheran.org

Area Served: Clay County

Hope For Our City

Hope For Our CityLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Corner Stone Construction Building

1020 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 295-3415 Emailinfo@communitybasics.org Website addresshttps://www.communitybasics.org/hope-for-our-city

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Stearns, Meeker, and Renville counties

Hennepin County Adult Representation Services Department

Hennepin County Adult Representation Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance

525 Portland Ave, Ste 1000, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Phone number(612) 348-7012 Emailcontactars@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/adult-representation-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Frogtown Neighborhood Association

Frogtown Neighborhood AssociationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

501 Dale St N, Ste 300, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 236-8699 Emailcaty@frogtownmn.org Website addresshttps://www.frogtownmn.org/feedingfrogtown

Area Served: Frogtown area

First Baptist Church - Baxter

First Baptist Church - BaxterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Blessing Food Shelf

7398 Fairview Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(218) 829-5767 Website addresshttps://www.firstbaptistchurchbaxter.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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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