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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Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University)

2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

The Journey Center

The Journey CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

230 W Lyon St, Ste 109, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 335-2220 Emailkaren@thejourneycentermn.com Website addresshttps://www.thejourneycentermn.com

Area Served: Lyon County

Smiles Change Lives

Smiles Change LivesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces

2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108

Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(800) 658-2444 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/early-learning-scholarships

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

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Marshall Family Planning Clinic

109 S 5th St, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 537-1950 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/family-planning

Area Served: Lincoln, Lyon, and Redwood counties (also operates a Mobile Clinic site in Redwood County)

Tracy Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Tracy Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Twin Circle Apartments

760 Morgan St, Tracy, MN, 56175

Phone number(507) 629-3160 Website addresshttps://tracymn.gov/housing

Area Served: Lyon County

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Marshall CareerForce Center

607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Marshall, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Marshall CareerForce Center

607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Marshall, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Crisis Center

Southwest Crisis CenterLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Nobles County Office

320 S Lake St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(800) 376-4311 Website addresshttps://www.mnswcc.org/safe-harbor-youth-program

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties Safe Harbor Regional Navigator services provided in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, and Yellow Medicine 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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