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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Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Elko New Market

26518 France Ave, Elko New Market, MN, 55020

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

Area Served: Scott County

Salvation Army - Fairmont

Salvation Army - FairmontLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031

Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Martin County

Harvest from the Heart

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Food Shelf

3817 Pleasant Ave, Church of the Incarnation, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 822-2101 Emailhelp@harvestfromtheheart.org Website addresshttps://www.harvestfromtheheart.org/take-action

Area Served: South Minneapolis

Southwest Carver County Food Shelf

Southwest Carver County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

10 1st Ave NE, Norwood Young America, MN, 55397

Phone number(952) 467-1870 Website addresshttps://www.southwestcarvercountyfoodshelf.com/visit

Area Served: Carver County

Berea Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Berea Lutheran Church Missouri SynodLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

7538 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 861-7121 Website addresshttps://www.berealutheran.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180084471&sec_id=180016984

Area Served: Hennepin County

Chatfield Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN, 55923

Phone number(507) 867-3529 Emailchatfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Chatfield-Community-Food-Shelf-100068255115006

Area Served: Chatfield and surrounding area

The C.H.A.P. Store

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Food Shelf

2020 Highway 13 E, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 890-8222 Emailchapstoreclw@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.thechapstore.com/emergency-food

Area Served: Dakota County

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

325 Sherman St, North Mankato, MN, 56003

Phone number(507) 625-3759 Emailbaumc@baumc.org Website addresshttps://www.baumc.org/calendar

Area Served: North Mankato and surrounding area

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1100 County Road 75, Lions Community Building, Clearwater, MN, 55320

Phone number(320) 558-2954 EmailCCLFS2954@aol.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterClearLakeFoodShelf

Area Served: Clearwater and Clear Lake communities

Rice Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

30 Main St E, Old Village Hall, Rice, MN, 56367

Phone number(320) 393-2915 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/RiceAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Rice area, Royalton, Gilman, and St. Stephen

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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