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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Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns

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Freedom Counseling Center

Freedom Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

709 N Riverfront Dr, Covenant Family Church, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 934-4160 Emailandrosda@hickorytech.net Website addresshttp://www.freedom-cc.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104

Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailrequest@herofargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Family Service Rochester

Family Service RochesterLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Family Resource Center

930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 218-3255 Website addresshttps://familyresourcecentermn.org/Kinship-Care

Area Served: Kinship Caregiver services are provided statewide.

Hoveround

HoveroundLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Power Wheelchairs and Scooters

6015 31st St E, Ste 201, Bradenton, FL, 34203

Phone number(800) 964-6837 Emailinfo@hoveround.com Website addresshttps://www.hoveround.com/mobility-solutions

Area Served: Nationwide

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

Hunger Solutions MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - Minnesota Food HelpLine

8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428

Phone number(888) 711-1151 Emailinfo@hungersolutions.org Website addresshttps://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

Handi Medical Supply

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Handi Medical Supply - Mankato

1400 Madison Ave, Ste 618, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(651) 644-9770 Emailcustomersupport@handimedical.com Website addresshttps://www.handimedical.com

Area Served: Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Megan Martin Birth

Megan Martin BirthLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55437

Phone number(507) 351-8062 Emailhello@meganmartinbirth.com Website addresshttps://www.meganmartinbirth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mcleod, Meeker, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Waseca, Washington and Wright counties

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance

MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud

2835 W Saint Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(866) 824-3770 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators

Area Served: Programs serve Stearns County and may serve additional counties in the surrounding St. Cloud area. Service area is dependent on program.

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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