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.
  - 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

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Koala Dental Care

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Dental Clinic Koala Dental Care - Baxter

15860 Audubon Way, Baxter, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-3571 Website addresshttps://www.themolardoctors.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Lakes Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

29316 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472

Phone number(218) 568-8474 Emailinfo@lakesareafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://lakesareafoodshelf.org/get-food

Area Served: Serves the Brainerd Lakes Area, including Breezy Point, Ideal Township, Jenkins, Lake Shore, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes

Justice North

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Legal Assistance Brainerd Office

603 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailinfo@justicenorth.org Website addresshttps://www.justicenorth.org/apply

Area Served: Crow Wing, Cass and Aitkin counties

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center - Brainerd

315 E River Rd, Apt 1, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 825-0793 Emailoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org Website addresshttps://lakesareapregnancy.org/free-services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

LawHelpMN.org

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Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

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Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information

1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467

Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd (E)

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(888) 881-8261 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd (E)

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(612) 352-6478 Emailkat.oltman@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Megabus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location Phone number(877) 462-6342 Website addresshttps://us.megabus.com/passengers-with-disabilities

Area Served: Midwest 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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