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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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Sherburn Head Start

303 S Lake St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Sherburn Head Start

303 S Lake St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James

Mayo Clinic Health System in St. JamesLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Mayo Clinic Health System - St. James Hospital and Clinic

1101 Moulton and Parsons Dr, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-3261 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/st-james/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Brown, Martin, and Watonwan counties

Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James

Mayo Clinic Health System in St. JamesLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - St. James Hospital and Clinic

1101 Moulton and Parsons Dr, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-3261 Website addresshttp://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/st-james/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Brown, Martin, and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - Mankato

724 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence

1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org

Area Served: National

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Link: view organization details

Helpline

4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203

Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

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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