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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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus

157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 229-4563 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/financial-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Meadow View Townhomes

26061 - 26095 13th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398

Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Sherburne County

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation

2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/financial-assistance

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)

Community Aid Elk River (CAER)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

12621 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 441-1020 Emailinfo@caerfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.caerfoodshelf.org/kids-weekend-caer-package-school-supplies

Area Served: Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman

CentraCare - Monticello

CentraCare - MonticelloLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital

1013 Hart Blvd, Monticello, MN, 55362

Phone number(763) 271-2218 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/locations/profile/monticello-birth-center

Area Served: Sherburne and Wright counties

Center For Psychological Services, St. Cloud

Center For Psychological Services, St. CloudLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

600 25th Ave S, Ste 109, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 255-0343 Emailsupport@cfpsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.cfpsmn.com/psychological-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Center for Personal Counseling and Therapy

Center for Personal Counseling and TherapyLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Call for Location Phone number(218) 829-0787 Emaildrcschwarzkopf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Center-For-Personal-Counseling-Therapy-724556970982140/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

Area Served: Crow Wing County

CEPCO Management, Inc.

CEPCO Management, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Clearview Apartments - 313

313 Church St, Clear Lake, MN, 55319

Phone number(952) 935-0359 Emailinfo@cepcomanagement.com Website addresshttps://cepcomanagement.com/properties

Area Served: Sherburne County

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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