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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O*NET Resource Center

O*NET Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Emailonet@onetcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.onetonline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Reliable Medical Supply

Reliable Medical SupplyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Waite Park Office

440 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 259-5900 Emailreliamed@reliamed.com Website addresshttps://www.reliamed.com

Area Served: Reliable Medical Supply serves parts of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin through its four locations.

Pennock Estates

Pennock EstatesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families

204 NW 3rd St, Pennock, MN, 56279

Phone number(320) 599-4546 Emailjskidrow@tds.net

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7030 x2965 Emailsarah.vonderharr@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Wraparound

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7030 x2964 Emailchar_e@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org/wraparound

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership

Supporting Hands Nurse Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

105 S 5th St, Ste 119H, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 287-2585 Emailinfo@shnfp.org Website addresshttps://shnfp.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine and Sibley counties

Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership

Supporting Hands Nurse Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Supporting Hands - Kandiyohi County

Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 287-2585 Website addresshttps://shnfp.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Administrative Office

55 5th St E, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailsmrls.administration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Services are primarily provided in Southern Minnesota, with some being provided in the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

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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