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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Child and Teen Checkups

For children covered by Medical Assistance, well-child checkups (medical and dental) called Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC), are free for newborns, children, and youth through age 20 years. If you do not have a health care provider or clinic, contact your C&TC coordinatorfor help (use the drop-down box to select your county or tribe). For children covered by other health insurance, contact member services to find a clinic near you where the well-child visit may be paid for by your health insurance.

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Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines North Branch Office

39555 Flink Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056

Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Primarily southern Pine, Chisago and Isanti Counties, service also provided to Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lakes and Pines - Moose Lake Office

221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(320) 679-1800 x4 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Carlton County Social Security Advocacy Services provided in Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Aitkin

301 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Aitkin

301 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/early-head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office

221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/weatherization

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Personal Financial Counseling Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office

221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/financial-literacy

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office

221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office

221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Hill City Head Start

500 Ione Avenue, Hill City, MN, 55748

Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

John Tracy Center

John Tracy CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters

2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018

Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org

Area Served: Nationwide

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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