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.

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The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Disabilities Arc Southwest

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(866) 797-1122 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Arc Southwest

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-4223 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Arc Southwest

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-4223 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/southwest

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) Transportation

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

1304 7th Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-7385 Emailtmt@co.watonwan.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/473/Passenger-Guidelines

Area Served: Watonwan County and surrounding communities in Blue Earth and Martin counties

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

Wellcome Manor Family Services

Wellcome Manor Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

114 W Pleasant St, Garden City, MN, 56034

Phone number(507) 546-3295 Website addresshttps://www.wellcomemanor.org

Area Served: Mankato and surrounding area

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University)

2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Minnesota

Tapestry Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families Colonial Square Apartments

300 Ramsey St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-1321 Emailcolonialsquare2@tapestrycompanies.com Website addresshttps://www.tapestrycompanies.com/management

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Tapestry Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Colonial Square Apartments

300 Ramsey St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-1321 Emailcolonialsquare2@tapestrycompanies.com Website addresshttps://www.tapestrycompanies.com/management

Area Served: Blue Earth 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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