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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Early Childhood Family Education is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Find your local school district's ECFE Program and be part of the next 50 years!

SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS

In addition to health and educational evaluation, consider referring young children (infancy-5 years) and their families to qualified mental health professionals.

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Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7274 Emailnlarson@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP)

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Maryhill Manor and HRA Office

215 3rd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2151 Emailgeneral@aitkinhra.org Website addresshttps://jajones12.wixsite.com/mysite

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin County. Administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for Mille Lacs County as well.

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Hill Lake Manor

536 Gill St SE, Hill City, MN, 55748

Phone number(218) 927-2151 Emailgeneral@aitkinhra.org Website addresshttps://jajones12.wixsite.com/mysite

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin County

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Pioneer Villa

141 E 2nd Ave, McGregor, MN, 55760

Phone number(218) 927-2151 Emailgeneral@aitkinhra.org Website addresshttps://jajones12.wixsite.com/mysite

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin County

Aitkin Public School District