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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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna

140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060

59 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Waseca

1300 State St S, Waseca, MN, 56093

61 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in city of Waseca Dial-a-ride services in Waseca County

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transit Center

510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

62 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

Northstar Link Commuter BusLink: view organization details

Call for Location 62 Miles Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Central Community Transit (CCT)

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Litchfield Transit Office

812 E Ripley St, Litchfield, MN, 55355

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

Area Served: Meeker County

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Tri-CAP Transportation

1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

64 Miles Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Mankato Transit System

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10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001

65 Miles Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

Land to Air Express

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50 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001

66 Miles Phone number(888) 736-9190 Emailcustomerservice@landtoair.net Website addresshttps://www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routes/southern-mn-connection

Area Served: Cities in Southern Minnesota

Semcac

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Semcac Transportation

400 Commerce Dr SE, Kasson, MN, 55944

67 Miles Phone number(800) 528-7622 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://rhtbus.com

Area Served: Fillmore, Dodge, Houston, Steele, Winona and Waseca counties

Rochester Public Transit

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4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

71 Miles Phone number(507) 328-7433 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/public-transportation

Area Served: Rochester area

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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