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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Welcome Baby Care

Welcome Baby CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

7900 International Dr, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425

Phone number(952) 942-5676 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/welcomebabycare

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-4261 Emailjillmcgowan@whaschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US/community-education-84bf2888/early-chilhood-family-education-d0bc702b

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-1311 Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Village of Hope

Village of HopeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

525 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-0722 Emailadvocate@bemidjivillageofhope.org Website addresshttps://www.bemidjivillageofhope.org/what-we-do

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

Women's Advocates, Inc

Women's Advocates, IncLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 227-8284 Emailresources@wadvocates.org Website addresshttps://www.wadvocates.org/find-help

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Women's Advocates, Inc

Women's Advocates, IncLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 227-8284 Emailresources@wadvocates.org Website addresshttps://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/shelter-healing

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS)

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=BDB8FB5D-1DEF-4671-8F3A-A636D96C8A57

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={CA9CFA68-CA1C-4E2E-8DFF-316994AE9E32}

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Woodland Centers

Woodland CentersLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Woodland Centers - Kandiyohi County

1125 6th St SE, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(800) 992-1716 Website addresshttps://www.woodlandcenters.com/services/adult-therapy

Area Served: Kandiyohi 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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