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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Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast Minneapolis

Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Grace Center for Community Life

1500 6th St NE, Door 3, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

187 Miles Phone number(612) 788-2444 Website addresshttps://gracenempls.org/v1/service/little-kitchen-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minneapolis Central Church of Christ

Minneapolis Central Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

187 Miles Phone number(612) 374-5481 Emailinfo@mplsfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.mccofchrist.org/outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

187 Miles Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

187 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://goodworksfoodshelf.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food Shelf

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

655 County Road F E, Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

187 Miles Phone number(651) 246-3638 Emailcrcfletsch@gmail.com Website addresshttps://e-clubhouse.org/sites/vadnaishts/page-8.php

Area Served: City of Vadnais Heights

White Bear Area Food Shelf

White Bear Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf

1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

187 Miles Phone number(651) 407-5310 Emailinfo@whitebearfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://whitebearfoodshelf.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Excelsior United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331

188 Miles Phone number(952) 474-5471 Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Gather and Grow Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Gather and Grow Food Shelf - Waconia

11 S Elm St, Waconia, MN, 55387

188 Miles Phone number(952) 442-3878 Emailwatertownfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://gatherandgrowmn.org/prosper-program

Area Served: Carver County

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Department of Indian Work

3080 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN, 55117

188 Miles Phone number(651) 789-3849 Website addresshttps://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/diw/emergency-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Joy Community Service

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Food Shelf

Minneapolis, MN, 55408

188 Miles Emailjoycommunityservice@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.joycommunityservice.org

Area Served: Hennepin 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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