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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Reach Out and Read Clinics

There are nearly 300 participating clinics across the state that give books to children and give developmental guidance to parents and caregivers at their children's routine well-child visits. Learn more about the program.

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Clinic Essentia Health - Menahga Clinic

212 Aspen Ave NE, Menahga, MN, 56464

Phone number(218) 564-4131 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Wadena County

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Clinic Essentia Health - Park Rapids Clinic

705 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-2800 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Hubbard, Becker, Wadena, Clearwater and Cass counties

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Clinic Essentia Health - Walker Clinic

110 Michigan Ave W, Ste D, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-6900 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Cass County

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Clinic Essentia Health - International Falls Clinic and Pharmacy

2501 Keenan Dr, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-9431 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Koochiching County

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Clinic Essentia Health St. Mary's - Mahnomen Clinic

117 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN, 56557

Phone number(218) 936-5616 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Mahnomen and Becker counties

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Clinic Essentia Health St. Mary's - Frazee Clinic

300 Main Ave E, Frazee, MN, 56544

Phone number(218) 334-7255 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Becker County

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Clinic Essentia Health St. Mary's - Pelican Rapids Clinic

301 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

Phone number(218) 863-2000 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Otter Tail County

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Clinic Essentia Health St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic and Pharmacy

13060 Isle Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(218) 828-2880 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

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Clinic

513 5th Ave W, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Phone number(218) 387-2330 Website addresshttps://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/our-services/medical

Area Served: Cook County and the surrounding area, including the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Ridgeview Medical Center

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Clinic Ridgeview Excelsior Clinic

675 Water St, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Phone number(952) 906-7855 Website addresshttps://www.ridgeviewmedical.org/care-treatment/clinics

Area Served: Hennepin 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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