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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Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

6 Miles Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Regional Water Services

St. Paul Regional Water ServicesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1900 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55113

6 Miles Phone number(651) 266-6350 Emailwaterinquiries@ci.stpaul.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-services/billing-and-payment/help-paying-your-water-bill

Area Served: Ramsey County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

7 Miles Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Emergency/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

7 Miles Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center

1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130

7 Miles Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Ramsey County

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist PeopleLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420

8 Miles Phone number(952) 888-9616 Emailinfo@veap.org Website addresshttps://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis with zip codes 55410, 55419, 55417

ZACAH

ZACAHLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs ZACAH Transitional Home

PO Box 21231, Eagan, MN, 55121

8 Miles Phone number(651) 456-8891 Emailcontact@zacah.org Website addresshttps://www.zacah.org/copy-of-transitional-home

Area Served: Dakota County

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

10 Miles Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/housing-2

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ResourceWest

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

13231 Minnetonka Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55305

10 Miles Phone number(952) 933-3860 Emailally@resourcewest.org Website addresshttps://resourcewest.org/case-management

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Oakdale Office

1101 Geneva Ave N, Oakdale, MN, 55128

11 Miles Phone number(651) 645-6470 EmailEAP@caprw.org Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/energy-food-housing/energy-assistance.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

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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