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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The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Fridley Community Center

6085 7th St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Fridley and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Atonement Lutheran Church - St. Cloud

1144 29th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Cloud area

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Crossroads Church - Forest Lake

17445 Notre Dame St NE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake

4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122

Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding communities

Southside Family Nurturing Center

Southside Family Nurturing CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

2448 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 721-2762 Emailssfncnews@ssfnc.org Website addresshttps://www.ssfnc.org/family-support

Area Served: Phillips Community of South Minneapolis

The Tidal Doula

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Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55422

Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

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

Turning Point Inc

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing

1500 Golden Valley Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 520-4004 Emailmarvin.clark@ourturningpoint.org Website addresshttp://turningpointrecoveryinc.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Twin Cities Men's Center

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Legal Assistance - Family Law Clinic

3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-family-law-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sustainable Resources Center (SRC)

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Weatherization Assistance Program

1081 10th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

Phone number(612) 870-4255 Website addresshttps://www.src-mn.org/what-we-do/weatherization.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Aliveness Project

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Transitional Housing

3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org/housing-support

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

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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