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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Spirit of Matthew 25

Spirit of Matthew 25Link: view organization details

Food Distribution

10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 755-6990 EmailTammy@CoonRapidsUMC.org Website addresshttps://www.spiritofmatthew25.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Grace Lutheran Church - Andover

Grace Lutheran Church - AndoverLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

13655 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN, 55304

Phone number(763) 421-6520 Emailgrace@graceandover.org Website addresshttps://grace-andover.org/food-assistance

Area Served: Anoka County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Anoka

1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303

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

Area Served: Anoka and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Christ Lutheran Church

641 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434

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

Area Served: Blaine and surrounding communities

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

Community Helping Hand

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Food Shelf

408 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Food Shelf

525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Aliveness Project

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Food Shelf

3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

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

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

Islamic Center of Minnesota

Islamic Center of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 571-5604 Emailicm@islamiccentermn.org Website addresshttp://www.islamiccentermn.org/icm/user/script_files/senior_services.asp

Area Served: Anoka County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Hope Church - Blaine

1264 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Anoka County

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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