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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Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015

Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Pathways Counseling

Pathways CounselingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

15 1st Ave S, Ste 2, Long Prairie, MN, 56347

Phone number(320) 732-3344 Emailpathwaysmn@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.lifestepscounselingmn.com/services.html

Area Served: Douglas, Morrison, Stearns, and Todd counties

Reliable Medical Supply

Reliable Medical SupplyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Waite Park Office

440 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 259-5900 Emailreliamed@reliamed.com Website addresshttps://www.reliamed.com

Area Served: Reliable Medical Supply serves parts of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin through its four locations.

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Staples

1830 Airport Rd, Central Lakes College - Staples Campus, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Todd & Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/utility-assistance-1

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Salvation Army - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3410 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/central-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Becker, Benton, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Alexandria

1527 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-0399 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Alexandria area

Sanford Health

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Clinic Sanford Clinic - Parkers Prairie

115 E Soo St, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361

Phone number(218) 338-4371 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/primary-care/family-medicine

Area Served: Douglas, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Real Property Management Deluxe

Real Property Management DeluxeLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Pine Crest Townhomes

1702 8th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 454-7368

Area Served: Todd County

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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