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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CareerForce Brainerd

CareerForce BrainerdLink: view organization details

204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401

108 Miles 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

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd, Bemidji and Park Rapids

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd, Bemidji and Park RapidsLink: view organization details

Library CareerForce Corner in Brainerd

416 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

108 Miles Phone number(218) 829-5574 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Brainerd CareerForce

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

108 Miles Phone number(218) 892-3341 Emailjamad@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview

Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Aitkin Office

20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

112 Miles Phone number(218) 735-6123 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/employment-services-overview

Area Served: Aitkin County

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Minnesota CareerForce Center - Aitkin

20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

112 Miles Phone number(218) 735-6122 Emailcareerforce.aitkin@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Aitkin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Granite FallsLink: view organization details

155 7th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

113 Miles Phone number(320) 564-3738 Emaillarissa.schwenk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-granite-falls

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Library CareerForce Corner in Harmony

Library CareerForce Corner in HarmonyLink: view organization details

225 3rd Ave SE, Harmony, MN, 55939

113 Miles Phone number(507) 886-8133 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-harmony

Area Served: City of Harmony

Library CareerForce Corner in Benson

Library CareerForce Corner in BensonLink: view organization details

200 13 St N, Benson, MN, 56215

118 Miles Phone number(320) 842-7981 Emailchris.yard@pioneerland.lib.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-benson

Area Served: Swift County

CareerForce Alexandria

CareerForce AlexandriaLink: view organization details

303 22nd Ave W, Ste 107, Alexandria, MN, 56308

122 Miles Phone number(320) 391-9262 Emailcareerforce.alexandria@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Alexandria area

CareerForce Montevideo

CareerForce MontevideoLink: view organization details

202 N 1st St, Montevideo, MN, 56265

122 Miles Phone number(320) 269-5561 Emailcareerforce.montevideo@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties Service area may be dependent on program.

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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