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.

Language

Home
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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Medical Evaluation

1. Contact the child’s health care provider
Make sure the child’s primary healthcare provider knows about the concerns and can provide a comprehensive medical evaluation.

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

;

National Center for Lesbian Rights

National Center for Lesbian RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

870 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Phone number(800) 528-6257 Emailinfo@nclrights.org Website addresshttps://www.nclrights.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Autism Center

Minnesota Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Minnesota Autism Center - Bemidji (Washington)

2508 Washington Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(952) 767-4200 Website addresshttps://www.mnautism.org/our-services

Area Served: Beltrami County

Minnesota Autism Center

Minnesota Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Minnesota Autism Center - Bemidji (Washington)

2508 Washington Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(952) 767-4200 Website addresshttps://www.mnautism.org

Area Served: Beltrami County

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC)

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care

190 Sailstar Dr NE, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

Phone number(800) 551-0969 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/mn-trecc

Area Served: Bois Forte, Fond Du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Lower Sioux, Mille Lacs Band, Prairie Island, Red Lake Band, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux, Upper Sioux and White Earth reservations

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Northland Counseling Center - International Falls - Early Childhood Mental Health

1902 Valley Pine Cir, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-3406 Website addresshttps://northlandcounseling.org/dc-05

Area Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen and Koochiching counties

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

PO Box 563, Bemidji, MN, 56619

Phone number(800) 588-6229 Website addresshttps://www.mnshelter.org/services

Area Served: Primarily serves Beltrami and Cass counties.

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

PO Box 563, Bemidji, MN, 56619

Phone number(800) 588-6229 Website addresshttps://www.mnshelter.org/about-us

Area Served: Primarily serves Beltrami and Cass counties.

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line - Domestic Violence

PO Box 563, Bemidji, MN, 56619

Phone number(800) 588-6229 Website addresshttps://www.mnshelter.org/services

Area Served: Primarily serves Beltrami and Cass counties.

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, Inc. (NBWS)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

PO Box 563, Bemidji, MN, 56619

Phone number(218) 444-1396 EmailChris.l@mnshelter.org Website addresshttps://www.mnshelter.org

Area Served: Primarily serves Beltrami and Cass counties.

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

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

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel