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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Swift County Human Services

Swift County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

410 21st St S, Benson, MN, 56215

120 Miles Phone number(320) 843-3160 Website addresshttps://www.swiftcounty.com/hs

Area Served: Swift County

Chippewa County Family Services

Chippewa County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

719 N 7th St, Ste 200, Montevideo, MN, 56265

123 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6401 Website addresshttps://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/158/Family-Services

Area Served: Chippewa County

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

304 S Marshall St, Rm 104, Caledonia, MN, 55921

123 Miles Phone number(507) 725-5811 x1308 Website addresshttps://www.co.houston.mn.us/departments/human-services

Area Served: Houston County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Alexandria Early Childhood Mental Health

507 22nd Ave E, Ste 1, Alexandria, MN, 56308

123 Miles Phone number(320) 424-3859 Emailkat.oltman@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Douglas County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308

124 Miles Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/child-foster-care-health

Area Served: Douglas County

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Staples - Branch Office

200 1st St NE, Ste 1, Staples, MN, 56479

124 Miles Phone number(218) 894-6300 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Human Services Office - Jackson

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

126 Miles Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=9C31FA26-B233-448F-AA59-A9857FE97B11&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Community Services Building

14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720

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

Area Served: Carlton County

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)Link: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County

607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258

131 Miles Phone number(507) 537-6747 Website addresshttps://swmhhs.com

Area Served: Lyon County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing SLC Public Health and Human Services - Duluth Government Services Center

320 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802

138 Miles Phone number(218) 726-2309 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/children-family-services/foster-care

Area Served: St. Louis 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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