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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Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies and Tribal Nations provide a variety of additional programs and services including homeless prevention, housing assistance, utility bill assistance, healthcare enrollment, food support, early childhood programming, financial asset building, transportation, and more.

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Red Lake Nation

Red Lake NationLink: view organization details

Redby Building

15525 Mendota Ave, Redby, MN, 56670

5 Miles Phone number(218) 679-4317 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/community-action-program-cap

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyLink: view organization details

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Bloomington

1101 E 78th St, Ste 110, Bloomington, MN, 55420

6 Miles Phone number(952) 933-9639 Website addresshttps://www.caphennepin.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

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

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 370, St. Paul, MN, 55104

10 Miles Phone number(651) 645-6445 Website addresshttps://caprw.org

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

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyLink: view organization details

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Minneapolis

2100 Plymouth Ave N, Ste 104 Urban League of Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

14 Miles Phone number(952) 933-9639 Website addresshttps://www.caphennepin.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372

15 Miles Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Scott County Office

738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379

17 Miles Phone number(952) 402-9849 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Carver County Office

110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318

21 Miles Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Carver County

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 3500, Blaine, MN, 55434

22 Miles Phone number(763) 783-4747 Emailaccap@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyLink: view organization details

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Brooklyn Park

7101 Northland Circle N, Ste 123 The Triad Bldg, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428

22 Miles Phone number(952) 933-9639 Website addresshttps://www.caphennepin.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

5636 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089

28 Miles Phone number(651) 385-4117 Website addresshttps://prairieisland.org

Area Served: Prairie Island Indian Community

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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