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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Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Nicollet Towers

1350 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 874-6530 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Nicollet Towers

1350 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 874-6530 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Phone number(763) 745-5000 Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org/earlylearning

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Phone number(763) 745-5042 Emailmichele.bedor@wayzataschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org/earlylearning/ecfe

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

Youable Emotional Health

Youable Emotional HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Richfield

6425 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 861-1675 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health/for-children-families/child-and-family-development

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Youable Emotional Health

Youable Emotional HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Youable Emotional Health - Brooklyn Center

5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(763) 569-5228 Website addresshttps://www.youable.health/for-children-families/child-and-family-development

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 491-8580 Emailgrimms@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 491-8000 Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/earlylearning

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Washington County Public Health and Environment

Washington County Public Health and EnvironmentLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 275-7282 EmailGina.Schield@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Washington County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Washington County Public Health and Environment

Washington County Public Health and EnvironmentLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 430-6655 EmailPHE@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/1071/Family-Health-Resources-and-Services

Area Served: Washington County

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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