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
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #6 - South Central

100 Freeman Dr, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 985-2052 EmailAshley.Robinson@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Brown, Lincoln, Lyon, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville and Sibley counties

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #5 - Mid East Central

923 12th St E, Ste 107, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 864-2093 EmailChristine.R.Michel@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Carver, Le Sueur, McLeod, Rice, Scott and Wright counties

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #9 - Ramsey County

332 Minnesota St, First National Bank Building Ste W1410, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 757-1810 EmailRobert.Morneau@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #7 - South East

100 W Lyon Ave, Ste 106, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 345-2335 EmailWade.A.Oldenburg@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties

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

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

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320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/340/Social-Services

Area Served: Rice County

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Adult & Family Services

2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 200, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/people-disabilities/our-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 266-3613 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/people-disabilities

Area Served: Ramsey County

Nobles County Community Services

Nobles County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

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318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

Renville County Human Services

Renville County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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105 S 5th St, Ste 203H, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-2202 Emailhs@renvillecountymn.com Website addresshttps://www.renvillecountymn.gov/departments/human_services/index.php

Area Served: Renville 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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