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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Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/cure-hunger

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/provide-housing

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/programs-and-services

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/utility-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Processus PA

Processus PALink: view organization details

Counseling Services

110 2nd St S, Ste 301, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 252-2976 Emailprocessuspa@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.processus-counseling.com/counseling-therapy-services

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding area

Raise the Barr

Raise the BarrLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

3501 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Emailinfo@raisethebarr.org Website addresshttps://www.raisethebarr.org/programs

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Rider Transit

Rainbow Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

249 Poplar Ave, Lowry, MN, 56349

Phone number(800) 450-7770 Emailrainbowr@runestone.net Website addresshttp://rainbowriderbus.com/bus-service

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Todd, and Traverse counties

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Wadena CareerForce

124 1st St SE, Ste 3, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 631-7660 Emailevief@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview

Area Served: Hubbard, Todd, and Wadena counties

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Wadena CareerForce

124 1st St SE, Ste 3, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 631-7660 Emailevief@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com

Area Served: Hubbard, Todd, and Wadena counties

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

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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