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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Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling - Rebuilding Lives

1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/self-sufficiency/rebuilding-lives

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Tri-CAP Transportation

1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

Tri-CAP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Tri-CAP Transportation

1200 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(888) 765-5597 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/public-transportation

Area Served: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Stearns and Sherburne counties

Village Ranch, Inc.

Village Ranch, Inc.Link: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Cokato

13637 60th St SW, Cokato, MN, 55321

Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Village Ranch, Inc.

Village Ranch, Inc.Link: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Annandale

380 Annandale Blvd, Annandale, MN, 55302

Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Thrive Autism Center LLC

Thrive Autism Center LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy

110 W Division St, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 200-2334

Area Served: Stearns County

Thrive Autism Center LLC

Thrive Autism Center LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit

110 W Division St, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 200-2334

Area Served: Stearns County

Town & Country Transportation LLC

Town & Country Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

9019 Memory Ln NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 491-0070 Emailtwncty007@gmail.com Website addresshttps://alexandria-mn-taxi.com/#services-container

Area Served: Greater Alexandria area. Also Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fargo, and more.

Unity House Living LLC

Unity House Living LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

10 Rivercrest Dr, Apt 305, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(207) 344-5424 Emailaafrah2012@gmail.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

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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