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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Lake of the Woods Public School District

Lake of the Woods Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 634-2510 Emailjeni_k@lakeofthewoodsschool.org Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org/ecfe

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Lake of the Woods Public School District

Lake of the Woods Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 634-2510 x1639 Emailjeni_k@lakeofthewoodsschool.org Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

John Tracy Center

John Tracy CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters

2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018

Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support

800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002

Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Lake Country Associates

Lake Country AssociatesLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Lake Country Associates - Bemidji

1426 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-2233 Emailjessica@lakecountryassociates.com Website addresshttps://lakecountryassociates.com/mental-health-services

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

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service

1825 I St NW, Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20006

Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Call for Location Phone number(218) 399-7356 Emailinfo@northcountryfoodbank.org Website addresshttps://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/programs

Area Served: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties in MN and Grand Forks, ND Food shelf in Polk County

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(218) 399-7356 Emailinfo@northcountryfoodbank.org Website addresshttps://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/programs

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Open Path Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Office of Ombusdperson for American Indian Families

23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

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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