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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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Sadie Sigford

Sadie SigfordLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Phone number(218) 464-8790 Emailsigfordsadie@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sadiesigford.com

Area Served: Cook, Lake, St. Louis

Shadonna Jones

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Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55431

Phone number(612) 517-7005 Emailloyaltybirthwork@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Queer Birth Project

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Parenting Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Emailqueerbirthproject@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.queerbirthproject.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Sarah Lillian

Sarah LillianLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 470-4890 Emailsarah@mamapossum.com Website addresshttps://www.mamapossum.com

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

Rainbow Families

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Parenting Support

5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015

Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

Reclaim

ReclaimLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 104, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 235-6743 x4 Emailservices@reclaim.care Website addresshttps://www.reclaim.care/what-we-do/therapy

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Sierra Dillard

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Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55432

Phone number(612) 558-9453 Emailmilestonecreations@ymail.com Website addresshttps://milestonecreations.org

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington

The Bridge for Youth

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Youth Shelter

1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/emergency-shelter

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

The Bridge for Youth

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Transitional Housing - Youth

1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/supportive-housing

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

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for YouthLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, 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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