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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Refugee Cash Assistance Program

Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).

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Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

113 Miles Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=BDB8FB5D-1DEF-4671-8F3A-A636D96C8A57

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Glenwood Office

211 Minnesota Ave E, Ste 200, Glenwood, MN, 56334

115 Miles Phone number(320) 634-7755 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Pope County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Human Services Office - Windom

11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101

119 Miles Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Swift County Human Services

Swift County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

410 21st St S, Benson, MN, 56215

119 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

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

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

Area Served: Chippewa County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

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

123 Miles Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Houston County Department of Human Services

Houston County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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

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

Area Served: Houston County

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&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

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

Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County

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

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

Area Served: Lyon 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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