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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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Marshall Service Center

1424 E College Dr, Ste 500, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 537-1401 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

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

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/United-Blind-of-Minnesota-468353636553091

Area Served: Statewide

Therapy Dynamics

Therapy DynamicsLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment

1603 Pebble Creek Dr, Sartell, MN, 56377

Phone number(320) 406-4496 Emailkristen@therapydynamics.com Website addresshttps://therapydynamics.com

Area Served: Provides online assessments statewide

Xcel Energy

Xcel EnergyLink: view organization details

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

ThinkSelf

ThinkSelfLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled

2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Wayside Women's Treatment Center

Wayside Women's Treatment CenterLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Wayside Family Treatment Center Call for Location Phone number(651) 242-5540 Emailintake@waysiderc.org Website addresshttps://www.waysiderecovery.org/services/#4

Area Served: Statewide

UCare

UCareLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic

500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(866) 451-1555 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/benefits-perks/dental-benefits/mobile-dental-clinic

Area Served: Statewide for non-Medicare private plans, health programs, and other services Minnesota eligible Medicare plans serve specific counties

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS)

715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Watonwan County

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan 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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