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
    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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Dodge County Public Health

Dodge County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

42 E Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 635-6150 Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/ctc/index.html

Area Served: Dodge County

Dodge County Public Health

Dodge County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

42 E Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 635-6150 Emailkatelynn.martin@dodgecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Dodge County

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

Dodge County Public Health

Dodge County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

42 E Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 635-6150 Website addresshttps://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/womeninfantand_children_(wic)_nutrition_clinics.php

Area Served: Dodge County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim Services

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth

151 4th St SE, Ste 3, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 289-0636 Emailvictim.services@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/public-safety-law-enforcement/victim-services/safe-harbor

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Cash Wise Foods

Cash Wise FoodsLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Cash Wise Food and Drug - Owatonna

495 W North St, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 451-7886 Website addresshttps://shop.cashwise.com/store/cash-wise-foods/storefront

Area Served: Owatonna and surrounding area

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Information and Support

10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305

Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305

Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

Area Served: Statewide

Christina Pristash

Christina PristashLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 120, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 202-0701 Website addresshttp://www.counselingrochester.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Emily Abad-Mccombs

Emily Abad-MccombsLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 785-9112 Emailemily@minnesotahomebirth.com

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)

Community Health Service Inc (CHSI)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Community Health Service - Rochester

2720 Broadway Ave N, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 529-0503 Website addresshttps://chsiclinics.org/patient-services/dental

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota including Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha and Waseca counties

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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