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.

Language

Home
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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Medical Evaluation

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

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

;

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Windom Office

1012 5th Ave, Rm 20, Windom, MN, 56101

Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Windom Office

1012 5th Ave, Rm 20, Windom, MN, 56101

Phone number(507) 407-3039 Emailautumn.hunter@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Cottonwood County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Head Start Willmar Head Start II

824 7th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/head-start

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Head Start Spicer Head Start

650 Agnes St NE, Spicer, MN, 56288

Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/head-start

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Heron Lake - Okabena Food Shelf

400 9th St, Heron Lake, MN, 56137

Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Jackson County

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Upper Sioux Community - Granite FallsLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Health and Social Services Building

5744 Highway 167, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-3264 Emailadministrator@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov

Area Served: Upper Sioux Community

St. Francis House - Sioux Falls, SD

St. Francis House - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

210 N Sherman Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 334-3879 Emailinfo@stfrancishouse.com Website addresshttps://stfrancishouse.com

Area Served: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Men's Shelter

220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/programs

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Shelter

220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Men's Shelter

220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

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

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel