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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336

48 Miles Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082

56 Miles Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/234/Child-Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Nicollet County

Sibley County Department of Human Services

Sibley County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

111 8th St, PO Box 237, Gaylord, MN, 55334

56 Miles Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailcontactphhs@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.sibleycounty.gov/335/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Sibley County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County

630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

58 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Steele County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329

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

Area Served: Benton County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353

60 Miles Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailnancy.dahlstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County

1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093

61 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Waseca County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud (Germain)

2835 W Saint Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

63 Miles Phone number(612) 352-6478 Emailkat.oltman@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Stearns County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County

22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955

63 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5725 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/206/Foster-care-licensing

Area Served: Dodge County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

63 Miles Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1047/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Stearns 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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