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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Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services

2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112

Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

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612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716

Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.co.polk.mn.us/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks

1424 Central Ave NE, Ste 104, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721

Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.co.polk.mn.us/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Polk County Social Services

Polk County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Polk County Social Services - McIntosh

250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556

Phone number(218) 281-3127 Website addresshttps://www.co.polk.mn.us/250/Social-Services

Area Served: Polk County

Red Lake County Social Service Center

Red Lake County Social Service CenterLink: view organization details

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125 Edwards Ave NW, Red Lake Falls, MN, 56750

Phone number(218) 253-4131 Emailkbnelson@mail.co.red-lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.red-lake.mn.us

Area Served: Red Lake County

Norman County Social Services

Norman County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

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15 2nd Ave E, Ste 108, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 784-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.norman.mn.us/departments/social_services

Area Served: Norman County

Pennington County Human Services

Pennington County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701

Phone number(218) 681-2880 Website addresshttps://co.pennington.mn.us

Area Served: Pennington County

Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry

Pediatric & Adolescent DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry - Mankato

212 Star St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 387-4078 Website addresshttps://kidswillsmile.com

Area Served: Mankato area

Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry - New Ulm

26 N Broadway St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-8943 Website addresshttps://kidswillsmile.com

Area Served: New Ulm area

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Otter Tail County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support

Area Served: Otter Tail 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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