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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Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesLink: view organization details

SUN Bucks Program

444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 431-4608 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks

Area Served: Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

National Center for Lesbian Rights

National Center for Lesbian RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

870 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Phone number(800) 528-6257 Emailinfo@nclrights.org Website addresshttps://www.nclrights.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC)

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care

190 Sailstar Dr NE, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

Phone number(800) 551-0969 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/mn-trecc

Area Served: Bois Forte, Fond Du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Lower Sioux, Mille Lacs Band, Prairie Island, Red Lake Band, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux, Upper Sioux and White Earth reservations

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailsarah.vonderharr@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Wraparound

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailchar_e@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org/wraparound

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265

Phone number(320) 269-8833 Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/hawksnest

Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265

Phone number(320) 269-6538 Emailkchristopherson@montevideoschools.org Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265

Phone number(320) 269-8833 Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org

Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

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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