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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NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution St. Thomas Catholic Church

20000 County Road 10, Corcoran, MN, 55340

Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Western Hennepin County and East Central Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Influence Church at City Hall

11250 5th St NE, Hanover, MN, 55341

Phone number(763) 477-6300 Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Rice Lake Bible Chapel

8801 Rice Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Phone number(763) 477-6300 Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

MPSI Psychotherapy Center

MPSI Psychotherapy CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

100 W Franklin Ave, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 824-3800 Website addresshttps://www.mpsi-pc.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

One Roof Community Housing

One Roof Community HousingLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

12 E 4th St, Duluth, MN, 55805

Phone number(218) 727-5372 EmailJkemp@1roofhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.1roofhousing.org

Area Served: Primarily serves residents of Duluth

Northland Foundation

Northland FoundationLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

202 W Superior St, Ste 800, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 260-2736 Emailinfo@northlandfdn.org Website addresshttps://northlandfdn.org/programs-supports/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Minnesota North College

Minnesota North CollegeLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic

1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746

Phone number(612) 625-2495 Emailumdentcl@umn.edu Website addresshttps://dentalclinics.umn.edu/outreach

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Moose Lake Area Food Shelf

Moose Lake Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

308 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Emailmlfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Moose-Lake-Food-Shelf-299938473720425

Area Served: Moose Lake and surrounding area of Carlton and Northern Pine counties

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Health Source Community Dental Clinic - Cambridge

140 Birch St N, Ste 114, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 437-4399 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Isanti County

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Central Lakes Community Dental Clinic - Brainerd

501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 855-8272 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

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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