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
  - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - 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
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
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

First Lutheran Church - AitkinLink: view organization details

Food Shelf First Lutheran Church

107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Aitkin County

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

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Free or Low-Cost Meals First Lutheran Church

107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-meal

Area Served: Aitkin County

First Lutheran Church - Detroit Lakes

First Lutheran Church - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

912 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-5656 Emailflc@firstlutheranchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.firstlutheranchurch.com/servicetothecommunity

Area Served: Becker County

First Nations Kitchen

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Free or Low-Cost Meals

3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Nations Kitchen

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Food Distribution

3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

First Presbyterian Church - Albert Lea

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Food Shelf

308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 373-2035 Emailchurchoffice@firstpres.us Website addresshttps://www.firstpres.us/serve/local

Area Served: City of Albert Lea

First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago

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Food Shelf

127 Main St N, Winnebago, MN, 56098

Phone number(507) 893-3197 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Winnebago-1546723815611754

Area Served: Delavan, Huntley and Winnebago

First Steps Central MN

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Family Home Visiting First Steps Central MN - Benton County

531 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(763) 276-0441 Emailreferrals@firststepscentralmn.org Website addresshttps://firststepscentralmn.org

Area Served: Benton County

First Steps Central MN

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Family Home Visiting First Steps Central MN - Sherburne County

13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 276-0441 Emailreferrals@firststepscentralmn.org Website addresshttps://firststepscentralmn.org

Area Served: Sherburne County

First Steps Central MN

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Family Home Visiting First Steps Central MN - Stearns County

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(763) 276-0441 Emailreferrals@firststepscentralmn.org Website addresshttps://firststepscentralmn.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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