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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McLeod County Public Health

McLeod County Public HealthLink: view organization details

520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336

36 Miles 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

Isanti County Health and Human Services

Isanti County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

555 18th Ave SW, Lower Level, Cambridge, MN, 55008

39 Miles Phone number(763) 689-8281 Emaildiane.wiss@co.isanti.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

North Branch Office

6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056

43 Miles Phone number(651) 213-5233 Emailcindie.giem@chisagocountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Chisago County

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Le Sueur County Public Health

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Le Sueur County Public Health Office

130 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057

45 Miles Phone number(507) 357-8246 Emailnfarr@co.le-sueur.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Le Sueur County

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

Sibley County Public Health and Human Services

Sibley County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Sibley County Public Health & Human Services

111 8th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334

47 Miles Phone number(507) 237-4000 Emailpattyb@co.sibley.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Sibley County

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

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329

48 Miles Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Benton County

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

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

48 Miles Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Stearns County

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

Meeker County Public Health

Meeker County Public HealthLink: view organization details

114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355

50 Miles Phone number(320) 693-5388 Emailbrenda.boline@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Meeker County

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

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353

51 Miles Phone number(320) 982-0358 Emailnancy.dahlstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Rice County Public Health

Rice County Public HealthLink: view organization details

320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021

51 Miles Phone number(507) 332-5940 Emailelizabeth.jimenez@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Rice 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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