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.

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.

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Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

AbleNet, Inc.

AbleNet, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

2625 Patton Rd, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(800) 322-0956 Emailfundingservices@ablenetinc.com Website addresshttps://www.ablenetinc.com

Area Served: International

Accessible Space, Inc.

Accessible Space, Inc.Link: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Northern Lights Apartments

511 D St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(651) 645-7271 Emailinfo@accessiblespace.org Website addresshttp://www.accessiblespace.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5438 Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_programs/school_readiness_preschool

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Ability Online Support Network

Ability Online Support NetworkLink: view organization details

Support Group - Youth With Disabilities Phone number(866) 650-6207 Emailinformation@abilityonline.org Website addresshttps://newabilityonline.org/about-the-program

Area Served: International

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5450 Emailbrandi.wynn@isd181.org Website addresshttps://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/early_childhood/early_childhood_programs/early_childhood_screening

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Anu Family Services and Parenting Mojo

Anu Family Services and Parenting MojoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for the Challenging Child Call for Location Phone number(877) 287-2441 Emailinfo@anufs.org Website addresshttps://www.anufs.org/our-services/parent-coaching

Area Served: Nationwide

Brainerd Medical Supply Inc

Brainerd Medical Supply IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

206 W Washington St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-2100 Emailbms@brainerdmedicalsupply.net Website addresshttps://brainerdmedicalsupply.com

Area Served: Crow Wing 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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