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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Rose Mill Apartments - Melrose (5th)

407 5th St NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 229-4576 Emailstacy.pederson@ccstcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities La Paz Community Apartments

530 16th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 229-4576 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Crosby Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Crosby Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Dellwood - Edgewood Apartments

300 3rd Ave NE, Crosby, MN, 56441

Phone number(218) 546-5088 Website addresshttps://crosbyhra.org/properties

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

204 Laurel St, Ste 12, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1073 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/200/WIC-Nutrition

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/203/Emergency-Assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Crosslake Food Shelf

Crosslake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

34212 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN, 56442

Phone number(218) 692-3663 EmailCrosslakefoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.crosslakefoodshelf.com

Area Served: Crosslake, Fifty Lakes, Swanburg, Ideal township areas

Emily Food Shelf

Emily Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Former Unity Bank

20948 County Road 1, South Entrance, Emily, MN, 56447

Phone number(218) 763-3663 Emailemilyfs001@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.emilyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Cities of Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes, and Little Pine, Ross Lake, Fairfield and Perry Lake townships

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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