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
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

Head Start

Services and programs that prepare low-income families with preschool children (ages 3 - 5) for their transition to public school kindergarten and to support child development, parenting skills and self-sufficiency. Complete this online referral form to get connected to your local Head Start program.

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- 155 Community Action Partnership
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- 242 Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Mankato Head Start Center - Hubbell

820 Hubbell Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Faribault County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

301 N Main St, Ste 2, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emailctfa@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emailctni@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Baudette Center

1500 Main St W, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Badger Center

110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Greenbush Center

401 Park Ave W, Greenbush, MN, 56726

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Grygla Center

114 N Fladeland Ave, Grygla, MN, 56727

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Karlstad Center

PO Box 178, Karlstad, MN, 56732

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Kittson County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Roseau Center

509 3rd St NE, Roseau, MN, 56751

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Newfolden Center

300 Melgaard, Viking, MN, 56760

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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