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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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FamilyWise Services

FamilyWise ServicesLink: view organization details

Support Group - Circle of Parents FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis

3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

Phone number(507) 383-8842 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/circle-of-parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services

141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050

Phone number(516) 944-8900 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Nationwide

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services North Central Region

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing

1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttp://indigenouspeoplestf.org/housing-at-maynidoowahdak-odena

Area Served: Statewide

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law CenterLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance

1730 Clifton Pl, Ste 104, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 879-9165 Emailinfo@icwlc.org Website addresshttps://www.icwlc.org

Area Served: Statewide (includes all Minnesota Tribal Courts)

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Public School District

Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

323 E 11th St, Gibbon, MN, 55335

Phone number(612) 270-3322 Emailbrownsibleywatonwanhmg@riverbend.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://gfwschools.org

Area Served: Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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