Skip to main content

We want to hear from you!

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.

Language

Home
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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login

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.

Parent Advocacy 415 Results

Clear
Map
Print
Save to My Favorites

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailtpjackson@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailkim.roberts@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Head Start Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/head-start

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Jackson Early Head Start Address601 4th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/early-head-start

Area Served: Jackson County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Heron Lake - Okabena Food Shelf Address400 9th St, Heron Lake, MN, 56137 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Jackson County

Windom Area Health

Windom Area HealthLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Address2150 Hospital Dr, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-2400 Emailcontactus@windomareahospital.com Website addresshttps://windomareahealth.org/services/birth-place

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Windom Area Health

Windom Area HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Address2150 Hospital Dr, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-2400 Emailcontactus@windomareahospital.com Website addresshttps://windomareahealth.org

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Men's Shelter Address220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/programs

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

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Shelter Address220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

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

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Men's Shelter Address220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

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

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Women's Shelter Address703 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 334-6732 Emailwomencenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/programs

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

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SD

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals The Banquet Downtown - Sioux Falls, SD Address900 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 335-7066 Emailtamera@thebanquetsf.org Website addresshttps://thebanquetsf.org/about-us

Area Served: Sioux Falls, SD Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties in Minnesota

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SD

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals The Banquet West Address710 N Marion Rd, 5th and Marion, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107 Phone number(605) 335-7066 Website addresshttps://thebanquetsf.org/about-us

Area Served: Sioux Falls, SD Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties in Minnesota

The Lourdes Center

The Lourdes CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address523 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 988-3775 Website addresshttps://thelourdescenter.com/counseling-services

Area Served: Eastern South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota

Wheelchair Liberty

Wheelchair LibertyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1312 17th St, Ste 795, Denver, CO, 80202 Phone number(888) 998-8840 Emailinfo@wheelchairliberty.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairliberty.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

Xcel Energy

Xcel EnergyLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 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

WonderBaby

WonderBabyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

First
Previous
17
18
19
20
21
Next
Last

Find resources near you

Filters

;

A mother interacting with her young child

Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
Vision Loss
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
- ARC
Parent Support and Organizations

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

Terms & Conditions

Share

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel