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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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 824-3770 EmailSavingGrace@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/sex-trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators

Area Served: Programs serve Crow Wing County and additional counties in the greater Brainerd Lakes area. Service area may be dependent on program.

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers

Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line

PO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709

Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

National CMV Foundation

National CMV FoundationLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV

1646 W Snow Ave, Ste 84, Tampa, FL, 33606

Emailinfo@nationalcmv.org Website addresshttps://www.nationalcmv.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Information and Support

1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169

Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs

1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169

Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs

Area Served: Nationwide

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses

PO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078

Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Minnesota Attorney General's OfficeLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service

445 Minnesota St, Ste 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 296-3353 Website addresshttps://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubHiringAnAttorney.pdf

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Indian Child Welfare Programs

540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 431-5638 EmailDHS.ICWA.MIFPA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/indian-child-welfare

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Housing Benefits 101 (HB101)

540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(866) 333-2466 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.hb101.org

Area Served: Statewide

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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