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
    - 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
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Family Safety Network

Family Safety NetworkLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Family Safety Network - Bagley Call for Location Phone number(800) 324-8151 Emailoffice@familysafetynetwork.net Website addresshttps://www.familysafetynetwork.net/domestic-violence

Area Served: Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard counties

GreatSchools

GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2201 Broadway, Fl 4th, Oakland, CA, 94612

Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Minnesota residents Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

Fargo/Moorhead Emergency Food Pantry, Inc.

Fargo/Moorhead Emergency Food Pantry, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

1101 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102

Phone number(701) 237-9337 Emailcontact@emergencyfoodpantry.com Website addresshttps://www.emergencyfoodpantry.com/get-help

Area Served: Cass and Clay counties

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104

Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailinfo@HEROFargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Grace House

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Emergency Shelter

501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 326-2790 Website addresshttps://gracehousemn.org/provided-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Evergreen Youth Services

610 Patriot Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-8223 Emaileguerra@evergreenyfs.org Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program serves Beltrami and Cass counties

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Evergreen Shelter

622 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-4332 Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org/shelter

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties

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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