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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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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Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 102, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 647-1083 Emailinfo@ausm.org Website addresshttps://ausm.org/therapy

Area Served: State of Minnesota

Big Stone Birth & Beyond

Big Stone Birth & BeyondLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Clinton, MN, 56225

Phone number(320) 305-6787 Emailstephanie@bigstonebirth.com Website addresshttps://www.bigstonebirth.com

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine

BetterHelp

BetterHelpLink: view organization details

Counseling Services - App based service

990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041

Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about

Area Served: Nationwide

ABC Parenting Institute

ABC Parenting InstituteLink: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach

Newark, DE, 19702

Phone number(310) 235-2633 Emailinfo@abcparenting.org Website addresshttps://www.abcparenting.org/minnesota-parent-coaches

Area Served: Statewide

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us/early-childhood

Area Served: Benson Public School District

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

Anywhere Transport

Anywhere TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation

6113 Maple Valley Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58104

Phone number(701) 232-3322

Area Served: No limit to transportation distance

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(320) 843-2710 Emailcmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(320) 231-5187 x2308 Emailbenson0-5@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

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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