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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Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 894-2433 Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 631-3505 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org/earlyeducation/pre-school-screening

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen

Sharing Bread Soup KitchenLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

923 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-4203 Website addresshttps://www.sharingbread.com

Area Served: Brainerd area

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115

Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://www.saintandrews.org

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

Saint Bonaventure Catholic Community

Saint Bonaventure Catholic CommunityLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

901 E 90th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(612) 323-7391 Emailoffice@saintbonaventure.org Website addresshttps://www.saintbonaventure.org/community-resources.html

Area Served: Bloomington and Richfield residents

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support The Baby Blanket at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church

13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045

Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

Salvation Army - Fergus Falls

Salvation Army - Fergus FallsLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

622 E Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 739-9692 Emailnancy_diiro@usc.salvationarmy.org Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/FergusFalls/cure-hunger

Area Served: Otter Tail County Heat Share program serves Pope, Otter Tail, Grant, Stevens and Douglas counties

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services

PO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538

Phone number(218) 739-3486 x774 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth

PO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538

Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailnavigator@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/labor-trafficking

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Crisis Line Grant County (Someplace Safe)

18 Division St, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531

Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailgrant.co@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend

Area Served: Grant 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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