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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Norman County Social Services

Norman County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address15 2nd Ave E, Ste 108, Ada, MN, 56510 227 Miles Phone number(218) 784-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/social_services

Area Served: Norman County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Cook County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 237 Miles Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Red Lake County Social Service Center

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address125 Edwards Ave NW, Red Lake Falls, MN, 56750 250 Miles Phone number(218) 253-4131 Emailkbnelson@mail.co.red-lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.red-lake.mn.us

Area Served: Red Lake County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 253 Miles Phone number(218) 283-7000 Website addresshttps://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/161/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Polk County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716 254 Miles Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttp://www.polkcountymn.gov/275/Foster-Care

Area Served: Polk County

Pennington County Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 261 Miles Phone number(218) 681-2880 Website addresshttps://co.pennington.mn.us

Area Served: Pennington County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 268 Miles Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services/child-welfare-protection

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Polk County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks Address1424 Central Ave NE, Ste 104, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721 275 Miles Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttp://www.polkcountymn.gov/275/Foster-Care

Area Served: Polk County

Marshall County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address208 E Colvin Ave, Ste 14, Warren, MN, 56762 281 Miles Phone number(218) 745-5124 Emailchris.kujava@co.marshall.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.marshallcountymn.gov/departments/social_services

Area Served: Marshall County

Roseau County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address208 6th St SW, Roseau, MN, 56751 295 Miles Phone number(218) 463-2411 Website addresshttps://www.co.roseau.mn.us/government/s_-_z/social_services/children_s_services.php

Area Served: Roseau County

Kittson County Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728 318 Miles Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailinfo@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/licensing.php

Area Served: Kittson County

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Adoption
Foster Parents
Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
Fathers
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
- Immigrant Law Resources
Teen Parent Assistance
Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth

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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