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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Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Worthington

1321 Oxford St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 372-7496 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Nobles County

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities

PO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471

Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

VSP Vision

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope

3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670

Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Walmart

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walmart - Worthington

1055 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 376-4080 Website addresshttps://www.walmart.com

Area Served: Nobles County

Wellness in the Woods

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Helpline

783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446

Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

ZipMilk

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Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Wheelchair Express Sioux Falls

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Transportation

310 S Conklin Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 338-9529 Emailcontact@wheelchairexpress-sf.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairexpress-sf.com

Area Served: Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota

WellShare International

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Family Home Visiting

122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1501 Douglas Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 376-3418 Emailoffice@worthingtonchristianchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.worthingtonchristianchurch.com/ministries/food-shelf

Area Served: Nobles County

Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Atrium High Rise

819 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 376-3655 Emaildarcis@worthingtonhra.com Website addresshttps://www.worthingtonhra.com

Area Served: Nobles 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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