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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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.

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STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program

658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

Stevens County Ambulance

Stevens County AmbulanceLink: view organization details

Transportation

209 S Highway 9, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 589-7421 Emailinfo@stevensems.com Website addresshttps://www.stevensems.com

Area Served: Stevens, Pope, Grant, Swift, Big Stone and Traverse counties

Spare Key

Spare KeyLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

SimplyAlert

SimplyAlertLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Salvation Army - Fergus Falls

Salvation Army - Fergus FallsLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare

622 E Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 739-9692 Emailnancy_diiro@usc.salvationarmy.org Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/fergusfalls/utility-assistance

Area Served: Otter Tail County Heat Share program serves Pope, Otter Tail, Grant, Stevens and Douglas counties

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services

PO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538

Phone number(218) 739-3486 x774 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

Someplace SafeLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth

PO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538

Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailnavigator@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/labor-trafficking

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

Someplace SafeLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Grant County (Someplace Safe)

18 Division St, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailgrant.co@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend

Area Served: Grant County

Someplace Safe

Someplace SafeLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Grant County (Someplace Safe)

18 Division St, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

Phone number(218) 685-4203 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Grant County

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Fergus Falls CareerForce

1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 739-7675 Emailkitran@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview

Area Served: Grant, Otter Tail and Wilkin 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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