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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Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Men's Shelter

220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Women's Shelter

703 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Phone number(605) 334-6732 Emailwomencenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/programs

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

Worthington Public School District

Worthington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

1117 Marine Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 372-2172 Emailadmindistrict@isd518.net Website addresshttps://www.isd518.net

Area Served: Worthington Public School District

Van Binsbergen and Associates

Van Binsbergen and AssociatesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Damax Apartments

602 E Warren St, Luverne, MN, 56156

Phone number(320) 269-6640 x13 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Rock County

The Lourdes Center

The Lourdes CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

523 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104

Phone number(605) 988-3775 Website addresshttps://thelourdescenter.com/counseling-services

Area Served: Eastern South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota

Wheelchair Liberty

Wheelchair LibertyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

1312 17th St, Ste 795, Denver, CO, 80202

Phone number(888) 998-8840 Emailinfo@wheelchairliberty.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairliberty.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037

Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas

414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

ZipMilk

ZipMilkLink: view organization details

Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Worthington Public School District

Worthington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

1117 Marine Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 727-1207 Emailmelanie.kuhl@isd518.net Website addresshttps://www.isd518.net/community/ecfe

Area Served: Worthington Public School District

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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