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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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS

3.Contact a mental health provider that specializes in working with young children (birth-5 years) and their families. Explore other supportive programs available in your community.

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La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

LawFirm.comLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467

Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd)

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 625-7660 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd)

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(888) 881-8261 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd)

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 225-0590 Emailcandy.picka@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Rochester

903 Center St W, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 512-1015 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: SE Minnesota

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Clinic

404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 668-2041 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Freeborn County

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Clinic

404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 444-5062 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Freeborn County

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake Mills Clinic

309 S 10th Ave E, Lake Mills, IA, 50450

Phone number(507) 668-2121 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Freeborn County

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin Hospital and Clinic

1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 434-1266 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/home-medical-equipment

Area Served: Freeborn, Mower and Steele 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

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