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 Crossroads Church - Forest Lake

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

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

Area Served: Forest Lake and surrounding communities

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake

130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358

28 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailfoodsecurity@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Backpack_Program

Area Served: Wright County

Belle Plaine Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

128 N Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

30 Miles Phone number(651) 751-9923 Emailinfo@bpareafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://bpareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine and surrounding area

Community Helping Hand

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Food Shelf

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

30 Miles Phone number(651) 464-0061 Website addresshttps://www.communityhelpinghand.org/food-shelf.html

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Dream of Wild Health

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Food Distribution Dream of Wild Health Farm

16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038

30 Miles Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti counties

Family Pathways

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Food Shelf Family Pathways Food Shelf - Forest Lake

935 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

30 Miles Phone number(651) 464-2098 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/food-shelves

Area Served: Forest Lake, Scandia, Wyoming and surrounding areas

Family Pathways

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Family Pathways Food Shelf - Forest Lake

935 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

30 Miles Phone number(651) 674-8040 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/backpack-program

Area Served: Forest Lake, Scandia, Wyoming and surrounding areas

Linwood Covenant Church

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Food Distribution

6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN, 55092

30 Miles Phone number(651) 238-7677 Emailinfo@linwoodcovenant.org Website addresshttps://linwoodcovenant.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/107894896

Area Served: Chisago County

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

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Food Distribution

26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398

30 Miles Phone number(763) 568-5114 Emaildirector@passingthebread.com Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

Basic Needs Inc.

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Food Shelf Basic Needs Food Market

8475 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 106, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

31 Miles Phone number(612) 489-6192 Emailfoodmgr@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org

Area Served: Washington 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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