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.

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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Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety

Childrens Home Shelter for Family SafetyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety - South Dakota

113 N Saint Paul Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 338-4880 Emailshelter@chssd.org Website addresshttps://chssd.org/shelter/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Primarily the South Dakota counties of Minnehaha, McCook, Lincoln, Turner and Union. Accepts residents of Minnesota when space allows or if victim needs to put distance between herself and the perpetrator.

Grace Place

Grace PlaceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Grace Place - Winona

802 W Broadway St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 205-7740 Emailjenny@graceplaceinc.org Website addresshttps://graceplaceinc.org/grace-house

Area Served: Winona County

Fillmore County Public Health Department

Fillmore County Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

902 Houston St NW, Ste 2, Preston, MN, 55965

Phone number(507) 765-3898 Emailjerickson@co.fillmore.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/public_health/familyhealth/women,_infants_and_children_(wic).php

Area Served: Fillmore County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 385-6120 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services/public_health/women_infants_children_wic

Area Served: Goodhue County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Maternal Health Hotline

5600 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD, 20857

Phone number(833) 852-6262 Website addresshttps://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Area Served: Nationwide

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Grand Portage Health Service

62 Upper Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605

Phone number(218) 475-2235 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Cook County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center

927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Phone number(218) 879-1227 Website addresshttps://www.fdlband.org/services/human_services/community_health_services/wic_program.php

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Esperanza United

Esperanza UnitedLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter El Refugio Call for Location Phone number(651) 772-1611 Emailinfo@esperanzaunited.org Website addresshttps://esperanzaunited.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

1121 Jackson St NE, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 874-7063 x232 Emaildap@mndap.org Website addresshttps://www.mndap.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Dress for Success - Twin Cities

Dress for Success - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Job Training Call for Location Phone number(651) 646-6000 Emailinfo@dressforsuccesstwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org/our-programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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