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
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Hartig Drug

Hartig DrugLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

21 W Main St, Waukon, IA, 52172

Phone number(563) 568-6315 Website addresshttps://www.hartigdrug.com/stores/waukon-21-west-main

Area Served: Houston County

Hilton Medical Supply, Inc.

Hilton Medical Supply, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

500 3rd St S, La Crosse, WI, 54601

Phone number(608) 785-0390 Website addresshttps://hiltonmedicalsupply.com

Area Served: Houston and Winona counties

Family Medical Supply and CPAP Store, Inc

Family Medical Supply and CPAP Store, IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Family Medical Supply and Cpap Store Inc.

624 King St, La Crosse, WI, 54601

Phone number(608) 791-1100 Website addresshttps://familymedicalandcpap.com

Area Served: Houston, Winona Counties

Holding Hands Transportation LLC

Holding Hands Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Holding Hands Transportation

2111 Wheelock Dr NE, Unit 301, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 322-8318 Emailholdinghands@transpollc.com

Area Served: Olmsted, Winona, Wabasha, Dodge, Mower, Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Steele, Faribault, Dakota, Scott, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Minnesota residents Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104

Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailinfo@HEROFargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim Services

Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted County Victim ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth

151 4th St SE, Ste 3, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 289-0636 Emailvictim.services@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/public-safety-law-enforcement/victim-services/safe-harbor

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Gundersen Health System

Gundersen Health SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic La Crosse Clinic

1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601

Phone number(608) 782-7300 Website addresshttps://www.gundersenhealth.org/services/primary-care

Area Served: Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties in Minnesota

Gundersen Health System

Gundersen Health SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic Viroqua Clinic

407 S Main St, Viroqua, WI, 54665

Phone number(608) 637-3195 Website addresshttps://www.gundersenhealth.org/services/primary-care

Area Served: Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties in Minnesota

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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