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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Worthington Public School District

Worthington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address1117 Marine Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1207 Website addresshttps://www.isd518.net/community/ecfe

Area Served: Worthington Public School District

YMCA Northern Sky

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Fercho YMCA Address400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(218) 359-2322 Emailkathryn.anderson@ymcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/foodprograms

Area Served: Clay county of Minnesota and Cass county of North Dakota

YMCA Northern Sky

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Schlossman YMCA Address4243 19th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(218) 359-2322 Emailkathryn.anderson@ymcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/foodprograms

Area Served: Clay county of Minnesota and Cass county of North Dakota

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 732-7848 Emailtessan@zmsch.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us/parents/health_services/screenings

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 732-4244 Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us/community_ed/school_readiness_preschool

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Zumbro Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Open Table Address624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 288-2649 Website addresshttps://www.zumbrolutheran.org/open-table

Area Served: Rochester area

Youable Emotional Health

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Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Richfield Address6425 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 861-1675 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Youable Emotional Health

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Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Brooklyn Center Address5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 569-5228 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Parenting Support Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Stillwater Address6120 Oren Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 439-8800 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-and-family-education

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and #622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Pierce and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from Mahtomedi and other nearby communities

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Parenting Support Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Cottage Grove Address7064 W Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 201, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Phone number(651) 458-5224 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-and-family-education

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and 622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Polk and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from nearby Dakota County

Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

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Parenting Support Youth Service Bureau, Inc. - Woodbury Address7876 Hudson Rd, Ste 1, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 735-9534 Emailinfo@ysb.net Website addresshttps://ysb.net/youth-and-family-education

Area Served: School District #833, #834 and #622 and the western edge of Wisconsin in Polk and St. Croix Counties Serve clients from other nearby communities

Youth Services Network (YSN)

Youth Services Network (YSN)Link: view organization details

Online Listings of Shelters and Services for Homeless Youth Youth Services Network Website addresshttps://www.ysnmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

YWCA - Mankato

YWCA - MankatoLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address127 S 2nd St, Ste 200, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4629 Emailywca@ywcamankato.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcamankato.org/new-american-families-referral

Area Served: Blue Earth and Nicollet counties

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City, MN, 55013 Phone number(651) 257-2713 Emailoffice@zionlcc.org Website addresshttps://www.zionlcc.org

Area Served: Chisago County

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Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
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Hearing Loss Services and Supports
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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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