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
    - 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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Aitkin County Family Services Collaborative

Aitkin County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7287 Emailanna.bayerle@co.aitkin.mn.us

Area Served: Aitkin County

Becker County Children's Initiative

Becker County Children's InitiativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives

712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-5628 x5313 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us

Area Served: Becker County

Big Stone County Family Services Collaborative

Big Stone County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives

340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailamy.weir@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryLink: view organization details

Find a Youth Psychiatrist

3615 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Phone number(202) 966-7300 Website addresshttps://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx

Area Served: National

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 506-1275 EmailTricia.Weber@ahschools.us Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=346

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 506-1000 Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us/domain/115

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

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

Help Paying for Basic Needs

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

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

Area Served: Anoka County

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 324-4230 Emailpublic.health@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/525/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Area Served: Anoka County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 324-4240 Emailpublic.health@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/2944/Public-Health-Nurse-Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Anoka County

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

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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