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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Human Development Center

Human Development CenterLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Lake County Office

325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 834-5520 Emailcontactus@hdchrc.org Website addresshttps://hdcnorth.org/services/children-services

Area Served: Lake and Cook Counties

Human Development Center

Human Development CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Lake County Office

325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(844) 772-4724 Emailcontactus@hdchrc.org Website addresshttps://hdcnorth.org/crisis-response/crisis-response-faq

Area Served: Lake and Cook Counties

Jill Giliuson

Jill GiliusonLink: view organization details

Doula Support

St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 431-8208 Emailjillgilisn@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Jenell Fransen

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Doula Support

St. Paul, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 329-1217 Emailjenellfransen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/jenell.fransen

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey

Lighthouse Child & Family Services

Lighthouse Child & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lighthouse - Princeton

124 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN, 55371

Phone number(320) 983-2335 Emailfrontoffice@lighthouse.health Website addresshttps://lighthousecfs.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Lighthouse Child & Family Services

Lighthouse Child & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lighthouse - Cambridge

340 Garfield St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(320) 983-2335 Emailfrontoffice@lighthouse.health Website addresshttps://lighthousecfs.com

Area Served: Isanti County

Lighthouse Child & Family Services

Lighthouse Child & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lighthouse Child & Family Services - Milaca

160 3rd Ave NW, Milaca, MN, 56353

Phone number(320) 983-2335 Emailfrontoffice@lighthouse.health Website addresshttps://lighthousecfs.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Kittson County Children's Collaborative

Kittson County Children's CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728

Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailkjohnson@co.kittson.mn.us

Area Served: Kittson County

Lac Qui Parle Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Lac Qui Parle Children's Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Children's Mental Health Collaboratives

848 Chestnut St, Dawson, MN, 56232

Phone number(320) 769-4590 Emaildswedz@dwby.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

Le Sueur County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives

88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057

Phone number(507) 357-8136 Emailcmeyer@co.le-sueur.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lesueurcounty.gov/648/Family-Services-Collaborative

Area Served: Le Sueur 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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