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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Lakes Center for Youth and Families

Lakes Center for Youth and FamiliesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB)

200 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-3685 Website addresshttps://www.lc4yf.org/about-us-1-2

Area Served: Portions of Anoka and Washington counties within the Forest Lake School District and all of Chisago County

Life Medical

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Clinic Life Medical - St. Louis Park

4201 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

Phone number(952) 933-8900 Website addresshttps://lifemedical.us/service/primary-care

Area Served: St. Louis Park and surrounding areas

MedCity Doulas

MedCity DoulasLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Pine Island, MN, 55963

Phone number(507) 218-7307 Emailinfo@medcitydoulas.com Website addresshttps://www.medcitydoulas.com

Area Served: Dodge, Goodhue and Olmsted counties

Klearway LLC

Klearway LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

401 N Main St, Ste 202, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 202-0247

Area Served: Mower and Olmsted counties

Mankato Mental Health Associates, PA

Mankato Mental Health Associates, PALink: view organization details

Counseling Services Mankato Mental Health Associates, P.A.

201 N Broad St, Ste 308, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-4448 Emailinfo@mankatomentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://mankatomentalhealth.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Watonwan, and Waseca counties

Lakewood Health System

Lakewood Health SystemLink: view organization details

Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Browerville

30535 241st Ave, Browerville, MN, 56438

Phone number(218) 594-2231 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd county

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Motley

1233 Highway 10 S, Motley, MN, 56466

Phone number(218) 352-6922 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Morrison County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic & Medical Marketplace - Staples

49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 894-1515 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Eagle Bend

815 Hwy 71 S, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446

Phone number(218) 894-2804 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Pillager

653 Pillsbury St N, Ste 1, Pillager, MN, 56473

Phone number(218) 894-4550 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Cass 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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