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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Redeeming Love Church

Redeeming Love ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

2425 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, MN, 55109

23 Miles Phone number(651) 777-5200 Emailmanna@redeeminglovechurch.com Website addresshttps://www.redeeminglovechurch.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Apple Valley

14201 Cedar Ave, Bethel's Rock Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

23 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Dakota County

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

23 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://www.sotv.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Dakota County

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

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

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Community of Grace

4000 Linden St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

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

Area Served: White Bear Lake and surrounding communities

Woodland Hills Church

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Food Shelf

1740 Van Dyke St, St. Paul, MN, 55109

23 Miles Phone number(651) 287-3000 Emailthecornershelf@whchurch.org Website addresshttps://whchurch.org/find-support/the-corner-shelf

Area Served: St. Paul area

Big Lake Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN, 55309

24 Miles Phone number(763) 263-2432 Emaildirector@blcfs.org Website addresshttps://blcfs.org

Area Served: Big Lake community and surrounding area

Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program

7800 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

24 Miles Phone number(952) 432-7273 Emailhello@graceofav.org Website addresshttps://graceofav.org/communityconnections

Area Served: Dakota County

Monticello Help Center

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Food Shelf

224 W 3rd St, Monticello, MN, 55362

24 Miles Phone number(763) 295-4031 Emailmonticellohelpcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.monticellohelpcenter.org/whatweoffer

Area Served: Monticello area

Neighbors, Inc.

Neighbors, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

24 Miles Phone number(651) 455-5000 Emailinfo@neighborsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.neighborsmn.org/food/in-person-food-shopping

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale

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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