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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Lakes Area Food Shelf

Lakes Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

29316 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472

105 Miles Phone number(218) 568-8474 Emailinfo@lakesareafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://lakesareafoodshelf.org/get-food

Area Served: Serves the Brainerd Lakes Area, including Breezy Point, Ideal Township, Jenkins, Lake Shore, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Grand Marais Food Shelf

300 2nd St W, Congregational Church, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

106 Miles Phone number(218) 387-2113 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Grand Marais and surrounding communities

First Baptist Church - Baxter

First Baptist Church - BaxterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Blessing Food Shelf

7398 Fairview Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425

106 Miles Phone number(218) 829-5767 Website addresshttps://www.firstbaptistchurchbaxter.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Grand Marais

550 E 5th St, Great Expectations Charter School, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

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

Area Served: Cook County

Pine River-Backus Family Center

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Food Shelf

245 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474

108 Miles Phone number(218) 587-4292 Emailprbfcoffice@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Linwood Covenant Church

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Food Distribution

6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN, 55092

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

Area Served: Chisago County

Princeton Pantry

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Food Shelf

120 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN, 55371

109 Miles Phone number(763) 220-5199 Emailprincetonpantrymn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/princetonpantrymn.com/princetonpantry/home

Area Served: Princeton and surrounding area

Scandia Marine Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

20971 Olinda Trl N, Elim Church, Scandia, MN, 55073

110 Miles Phone number(651) 433-2723 Website addresshttps://www.elimscandia.org/food-shelf.html

Area Served: Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, and May Township

Community Helping Hand

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Food Shelf

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

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

Area Served: Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Districts

Family Pathways

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Food Shelf Family Pathways Food Shelf - Forest Lake

935 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

112 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

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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