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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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There are several options below to learn about a variety of financial assistance programs available to families in MN, including eligibility screening and application access.

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Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 891-7171 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/MentalHealth/Adult/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 891-7500 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 891-7459 EmailCFSintake@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota Pediatric Dentistry

Dakota Pediatric DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Dakota Pediatric Dentistry - Fargo

4423 45th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104

Phone number(701) 478-5439 Website addresshttps://dakotapediatricdentistry.com

Area Served: Clay County

Dakota Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Dakota Pediatric Dentistry - Grand Forks

3990 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

Phone number(701) 746-1400 Website addresshttps://dakotapediatricdentistry.com

Area Served: Polk County

Dakota Woodlands

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Dakota Woodlands Inc.

3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN, 55123

Phone number(651) 456-9110 Website addresshttps://www.dakotawoodlands.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Career Counseling CareerForce in West St. Paul

1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

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Job Training CareerForce in West St. Paul

1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 170, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5955 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

Dakota-Scott Workforce ServicesLink: view organization details

Career Counseling CareerForce in Burnsville

350 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 375, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 703-3100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott 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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