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

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West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Moorhead

715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 405-3073 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Phoenix Apartments Call for Location Phone number(320) 304-3458 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Douglas County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Ashby

300 Birch Ave, Ashby, MN, 56309

Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Ashby and surrounding communities

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Brandon

206 3rd St, Brandon, MN, 56315

Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Brandon and surrounding communities

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

Wadena Food Shelf

Wadena Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

205 Aldrich Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 632-5335

Area Served: Wadena, Deer Creek, and Bluffton communities

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass ClayLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Women

3000 University Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/what-we-do/#emergency-shelter

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass ClayLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Grace Garden

1480 16th St E, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 232-1887 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass ClayLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Cove Lane

3014 12th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass ClayLink: view organization details

Supportive Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Cove Lane

3014 12th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd.

Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(612) 752-6677 Emailvln@volunteerlawyersnetwork.org Website addresshttps://www.vlnmn.org/help

Area Served: Hennepin County For certain types of cases, such as bankruptcy and federal pro se cases, will work with individuals all across Minnesota

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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