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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Life Connections

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Parenting Support

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Birthing and Parenting Education

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org/services

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Henning

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of HenningLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Clement Manor

500 Holden Ave, Henning, MN, 56551

Phone number(218) 583-2711 Emailhenhra@arvig.net

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM) - Moorhead Office

1015 7th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 233-8585 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, and Wilkin counties

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Alexandria

426 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-0663 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start

715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 512-1517 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttps://caplp.org/childrenfamilies.html

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties Social Security Advocacy Services for Clay and Wilken counties Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance program serves Clay and Wilken counties.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 512-1500 Emailinfo@caplp.org Website addresshttps://caplp.org/housingstability.html

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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