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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - 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 and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

County program that helps families with low income pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school.

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Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904

2 Miles Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov

Area Served: Olmsted County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County

22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955

14 Miles Phone number(507) 923-2900 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Dodge County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Fillmore County Department of Social Services

Fillmore County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

902 Houston St NW, Ste 1, Preston, MN, 55965

30 Miles Phone number(507) 765-2175 Website addresshttps://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services

Area Served: Fillmore County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Wabasha County Department of Social Services

Wabasha County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Wabasha County Services Building

411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981

33 Miles Phone number(651) 565-3351 Emailsocialservices@co.wabasha.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Wabasha County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912

34 Miles Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066

38 Miles Phone number(651) 385-3200 Website addresshttps://goodhuecountymn.gov/health_human_services

Area Served: Goodhue County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County

630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

38 Miles Phone number(507) 431-5600 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Steele County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Winona County Department of Human Services

Winona County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Winona County Office Building

202 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987

41 Miles Phone number(507) 457-6500 Emaildhs@winonacounty.gov Website addresshttp://www.winonacounty.gov/257/Human-Services

Area Served: Winona County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Rice County Social Services

Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

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

Area Served: Rice County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

50 Miles Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

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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