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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Allina Health

Allina HealthLink: view organization details

Transportation Allina Health Non-Emergency Medical Services Call for Location Phone number(651) 222-0555 Website addresshttps://www.allinahealth.org/medical-services/emergency-medical-services/non-emergency-transportation

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro and surrounding areas including Anoka, Brown, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright counties

4.0 School Services of Belle Plaine

4.0 School Services of Belle PlaineLink: view organization details

Transportation

406 S Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

Phone number(952) 873-2362 Emailstierbus@frontiernet.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bus-Line/Stier-Transportation-107042148362458

Area Served: City of Belle Plaine

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

Abby Special Care Transportation, LLC

Abby Special Care Transportation, LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

13055 Riverdale Dr NW, Ste 500, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448

Phone number(612) 701-3610 Emailinfo@abbycares.com

Area Served: Trips originating in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties to anywhere in MN

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Arrowhead Transit

Arrowhead TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/services/dial-a-ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Becker County Transit

Becker County TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

1771 N Tower Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(888) 847-1674 Emailkevin.johnson@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/transit

Area Served: City of Detroit Lakes and Becker County

Baba J Transportation LLC

Baba J Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

1431 Sunset Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 319-2042 Emailbabajtransportationllc@gmail.com

Area Served: Rochester, MN and surrounding areas

Brown County Heartland Express

Brown County Heartland ExpressLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

1900 N Franklin St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(800) 707-2717 Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/334/Transit-Heartland-Express

Area Served: Brown 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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