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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
    - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

Minnesota Food HelpLine 517 Results

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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Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1080 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/190/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1122 Emailamber.stroschein@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/593/Foster-Care

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

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County Programs for Families Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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

Crow Wing County Community Services

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Utility Assistance Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Car Seats Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 855-3658 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1170 EmailPublic.Health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

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Mental Health Case Management Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crosslake Food Shelf

Crosslake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address34212 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN, 56442 Phone number(218) 692-3663 EmailCrosslakefoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.crosslakefoodshelf.com

Area Served: Crosslake, Fifty Lakes, Swanburg, Ideal township areas

CareerForce Brainerd

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Career Counseling Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

Job Training Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3340 Emailcareerforce.brainerd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Brainerd

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Timberland Townhomes Address3332 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Sprucewood Townhomes Address14241 Grand Oaks Dr, Ste 14331, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Grand Oaks Court Townhomes Address14146 Grand Oaks Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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