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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Clearwater County Public Health

Clearwater County Public HealthLink: view organization details

212 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6581 Emailsteph.anderson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Clearwater County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-7041 Emailjulia.obert@co.koochiching.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Koochiching County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Beltrami County Health & Human Services

Beltrami County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-8155 EmailPublic.Health@co.beltrami.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Beltrami County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Itasca County Public Health Division

Itasca County Public Health DivisionLink: view organization details

1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 327-6738 x2738 Emailamanda.wheelock@co.itasca.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Itasca County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7274 Emailnlarson@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Aitkin County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

CHI LakeWood Health

CHI LakeWood HealthLink: view organization details

600 Main Ave S, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 634-1795 Emailmarlacarlson@catholichealth.net Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services - Walker

400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 547-6847 Emailgina.zubke@casscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Cass County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailJennifer.Bernstein@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Nobles County Community Services

Nobles County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187

Phone number(507) 295-5366 Emailrgingerklein@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Nobles County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

McLeod County Public Health

McLeod County Public HealthLink: view organization details

520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 864-1374 Emailamber.husemann@co.mcleod.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: McLeod County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

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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