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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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

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

Area Served: Sibley County

Benton County Human Services

Benton County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329

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

Area Served: Benton 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

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

Area Served: Stearns County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

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

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

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

Area Served: Stearns County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355

50 Miles Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/522/Steps-to-Becoming-a-Foster-Parent

Area Served: Meeker 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

51 Miles Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailamber.pogatshnik@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

51 Miles Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/345/Child-foster-care

Area Served: Rice 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

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

Area Served: Nicollet County

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066

57 Miles Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services/social_services/child_foster_care

Area Served: Goodhue County

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051

60 Miles Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailjennifer.rowland@kanabeccountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/child_care_licensing.php

Area Served: Kanabec 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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