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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs Faribault County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

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

Phone number(507) 526-5291 Emailctfa@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/section-8-rental-assistance

Area Served: Faribault County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057

Phone number(507) 357-4246 Emailctls@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/section-8-rental-assistance

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Missions, Inc. Programs

Missions, Inc. ProgramsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services - Home Free Mission Lodge and Retterath Center Call for Location Phone number(763) 559-4945 Website addresshttp://www.missionsinc.org/our-services/domestic-violence-services/#home-free-community

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Modest Needs

Modest NeedsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

33 Irving Pl, Fl 5, New York, NY, 10003

Phone number(844) 667-3776 Emailgeneral.questions@modestneeds.org Website addresshttps://www.modestneeds.org/for-applicants

Area Served: Nationwide

Morrison County Health and Human Services

Morrison County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 632-7800 Website addresshttps://www.co.morrison.mn.us/298/Financial-Support

Area Served: Morrison County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line

PO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709

Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Isanti

114 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN, 55040

Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.nhccmn.info

Area Served: Isanti County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Cambridge

33030 Vickers St NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.nhccmn.info

Area Served: Isanti County

New Horizons Crisis Center

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Parental Visitation Monitoring Lyon County Office

349 Main St W, Ste 3, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 706-0162 Website addresshttps://www.newhorizonscrisiscenter.org/parenting

Area Served: Lincoln and Lyon counties

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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