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
  - 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
    - 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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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

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Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@aitkincountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/social-services/social-services-licensing.php

Area Served: Aitkin County

Anoka County Human Services

Anoka County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Anoka County Government Center

2100 3rd Ave, Ste 500, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 324-1230 Emailchildfostercare@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/3204/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Anoka County

Becker County Human Services

Becker County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-5628 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services

Area Served: Becker County

Beltrami County Health & Human Services

Beltrami County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-8245 Website addresshttps://www.co.beltrami.mn.us/services/social-services/children-and-family-services/child-foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-5087 Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/343/Family-Child-Services

Area Served: Benton County

Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/905/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Community Services Building

14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

Carver County Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Carver County Social Services

602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services

Area Served: Carver County

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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