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.

Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs

Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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Area Served by County
Building Amenities
- 9 Pets Allowed
Organization Type
- 60 Community Action Partnership
Payment
- 10 Free / no cost to eligible clients
- 4 Free / no cost to everyone
Service Availability
- 6 24 hours a day
Specialization

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Willmar Office

200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope

120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Meeker County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Worthington Office

1039 Oxford St, Ste 1, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 727-1401 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Nobles County

Village of Hope

Village of HopeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

525 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-0722 Emailadvocate@bemidjivillageofhope.org Website addresshttps://www.bemidjivillageofhope.org/what-we-do

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

Violence Intervention Project

Violence Intervention ProjectLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence

Thief River Falls, MN, 56701

Phone number(218) 681-5557 Emailadvocate@vipnwmn.org Website addresshttps://www.violenceintervention.org/services

Area Served: Pennington, Kittson, Marshall, Red Lake and Roseau counties

Violence Intervention Project

Violence Intervention ProjectLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

Thief River Falls, MN, 56701

Phone number(800) 660-6667 Emailadvocate@vipnwmn.org Website addresshttps://www.violenceintervention.org/services

Area Served: Pennington, Kittson, Marshall, Red Lake and Roseau counties

Violence Prevention Center

Violence Prevention CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

21 W 2nd St, Cascade Building, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Phone number(218) 387-1237 Emailhope4u@boreal.org Website addresshttps://www.violencepreventioncenter.org

Area Served: Cook County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial)

411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/housing-emergency

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Phoenix Apartments Call for Location Phone number(320) 304-3458 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Douglas County

White Earth Nation

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Transitional Housing White Earth Nation Offices

35500 Eagleview Rd, Ogema, MN, 56569

Phone number(218) 983-3285 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: White Earth Nation reservation

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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