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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MEDICAL EVALUATION

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

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Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital

300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 532-9661 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/services/pregnancy-birth/labor-delivery

Area Served: Primarily serves Lyon County Also serves neighboring Chippewa, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health CenterLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

Phone number(605) 322-8326 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/services/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital

1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

Phone number(605) 322-4490 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/locations/mckennan

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health CenterLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Avera 7th Avenue Pharmacy

1200 S 7th Ave, Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

Phone number(605) 322-8357 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/services/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health CenterLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Avera Plaza 2 Pharmacy

1301 S Cliff Ave, Ste 225, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

Phone number(605) 504-0491 Website addresshttps://www.avera.org/services/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest Minnesota

Bethesda Christian Counseling - Southwest MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Bethesda Christian Counseling - Woodstock

130 Dakota St N, American Reformed Church, Woodstock, MN, 56186

Phone number(800) 463-4005 Emailbethesdachristian@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.bethesdachristiancounseling.org/services

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota

Blue Plus BlueRide

Blue Plus BlueRideLink: view organization details

Transportation

Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Winona

111 Market St, Ste 2, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

DeafLEAD

DeafLEADLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203

EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

ChildhelpLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline

6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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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