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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St. Joseph's Community Health

St. Joseph's Community HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Community Health Office - Hubbard County

1415 1st St E, Ste 2, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 237-5464 Website addresshttps://chisjh.org/services/community-health/women-infants-children-wic

Area Served: Hubbard County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Traverse County Food Shelf

Traverse County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

15 10th St S, Wheaton, MN, 56296

Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/additional-resources

Area Served: Traverse County

Swaddling Clothes

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Parenting Support Swaddling Clothes - Aurora

500 Central Ave W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3208 Emailaurora@swaddlingclothes.org Website addresshttps://swaddlingclothes.org

Area Served: Aurora area

Swaddling Clothes

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Parenting Support Swaddling Clothes - Silver Bay

105 Outer Dr, Silver Bay, MN, 55614

Phone number(218) 226-3908 Emailsilverbay@swaddlingclothes.org Website addresshttps://swaddlingclothes.org

Area Served: Silver Bay area

Steele County Public Health

Steele County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 444-7650 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/child_and_teen_checkups.php

Area Served: Steele County

Steele County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 444-7660 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Steele County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

United Way of Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Welcome Pantry

411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

Stewartville Public School District

Stewartville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976

Phone number(507) 634-2012 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Stewartville Public School District

Stewartville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976

Phone number(507) 634-2012 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Triton Public School District

Triton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

813 W Hwy St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.triton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Triton School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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