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 Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

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Library CareerForce Corner in Bayport and Stillwater

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Stillwater

224 3rd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

(651) 275-4338 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Stillwater

Library CareerForce Corner in Benson

Career Counseling

200 13 St N, Benson, MN, 56215

(320) 842-7981 chris.yard@pioneerland.lib.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-benson

Area Served: Swift County

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd, Bemidji and Park Rapids

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Bemidji

509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

(218) 751-3963 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Bemidji

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd, Bemidji and Park Rapids

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd

416 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

(218) 829-5574 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd, Bemidji and Park Rapids

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Park Rapids

210 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

(218) 732-4966 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Hubbard County

Library CareerForce Corner in Breckenridge and Moorhead

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Moorhead

118 5th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56560

(218) 233-7594 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Moorhead and surrounding area

Library CareerForce Corner in Breckenridge and Moorhead

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Breckenridge

205 7th St N, Breckenridge, MN, 56520

(218) 643-2113 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Breckenridge and surrounding area in Wilkin County

Library CareerForce Corner in Brooklyn Center, Bloomington and Minneapolis

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Minneapolis

300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

(612) 543-5669 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Hennepin County

Library CareerForce Corner in Browns Valley and Douglas County

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Douglas County

720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

(320) 762-3014 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Douglas County

Library CareerForce Corner in Browns Valley and Douglas County

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Browns Valley

15 Third St S, Browns Valley, MN, 56219

(320) 695-2318 careerforce@state.mn.us https://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Traverse 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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