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

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BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/o/bps/page/preschool

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailkristine.krafka@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-educationecfe

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-1031 Website addresshttps://bold.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emaillindsey.rengel@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-screening-ecs

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center

Buffalo Lake Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Buffalo Lake Area Housing

703 W Yellowstone Trl, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314

Phone number(320) 833-5364 Website addresshttps://blhcc.org/buffalo-lake-area-housing

Area Served: Renville County

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation

Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line

2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203

EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

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Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline

6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Medical Costs

1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

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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