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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Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 631-2281 Emailhelpmegrow@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Sandra Streitman

Sandra StreitmanLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment

9031 W 34th St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426

Phone number(952) 935-3152 Emailsandrastreitmanphd@comcast.net Website addresshttps://mnpsychology.com/services

Area Served: Hennepin County area

Stevens County Human Services

Stevens County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

St. Joseph's Community Health

St. Joseph's Community HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program St. Joseph's Area Health Services - Park Rapids

600 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 255-1272 Emailnorasimpson@catholichealth.net Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Hubbard County

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Advocacy - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast RegionLink: view organization details

Small Expense Assistance for People with Disabilities

6301 Bandel Rd NW, Ste 605, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 287-2032 EmailInfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/southeast/southeast-region-supports-for-individuals-and-families

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

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast RegionLink: view organization details

Advocacy - Disabilities

6301 Bandel Rd NW, Ste 605, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 287-2032 EmailInfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/southeast/southeast-region-supports-for-individuals-and-families

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

Steele County Public Health

Steele County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 444-7650 Emaillinda.bettin@co.steele.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Steele 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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