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
  - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - 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
  - 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
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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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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Central Community Transit (CCT)

Central Community Transit (CCT)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Olivia Transit Office

612 E Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-3589 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Renville County

Central Community Transit (CCT)

Central Community Transit (CCT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Olivia Transit Office

612 E Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-3589 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/seniors.html

Area Served: Renville County

Central Community Transit (CCT)

Central Community Transit (CCT)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Litchfield Transit Office

812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-7794 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/services.html

Area Served: Meeker County

Central Community Transit (CCT)

Central Community Transit (CCT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Litchfield Transit Office

812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-7794 Website addresshttps://www.cctbus.org/seniors.html

Area Served: Meeker County

Central Housing Connection LLC

Central Housing Connection LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

2722 Park Ave, Ste 211, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 227-5235

Area Served: Hennepin County

Central Internal Medicine Associates

Central Internal Medicine AssociatesLink: view organization details

Clinic

635 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN, 55116

Phone number(651) 698-5711

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Central Lutheran Church

Central Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-4416 Emailinfo@centralmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.centralmpls.org/community/restorationcenter

Area Served: Hennepin County

Central Lutheran Church - Winona

Central Lutheran Church - WinonaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - The FEAST Community Meal

259 W Wabasha St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 452-5156 Emailoffice@centrallutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.centrallutheranchurch.org/the-feast

Area Served: Winona County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Gilmanor Apartments

10475 Golden Spike Rd NE, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Benton County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Groundhouse Apartments

403 E Rutherford St, Ogilvie, MN, 56358

Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Kanabec County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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