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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Discovery Woods

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 828-8200 Emailmainoffice@discoverywoods.com Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Discovery Woods

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Kindergarten Charter School

604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 828-8200 Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Discovery Woods

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School-based Preschool Charter School

604 N 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 828-8200 Website addresshttps://discoverywoods.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County and surrounding area

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Ellie Family Services

Ellie Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Ellie Family Services - Brainerd

13782 Bluestem Ct, Ste 100, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(651) 313-8080 Website addresshttps://elliementalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Pediatric Dentists

Central Minnesota Pediatric DentistsLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Central Minnesota Pediatric Dentists - Baxter

13046 Falcon Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(888) 733-3368 Emailinfo@cmpdsmiles.com Website addresshttps://www.cmpdsmiles.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)Link: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups Provider Resources Child and Teen Checkups Call for Location Website addresshttps://freechildcheckups.com

Area Served: Statewide

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

Family Home Visiting

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

Phone number(218) 824-1170 EmailPublic.Health@crowwing.us Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/195/Parenting-Child-Development-Education

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 Public Health

Crow Wing County Community Services Public HealthLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic

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

Phone number(218) 824-1170 Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/198/Public-Health

Area Served: Crow Wing 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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