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
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    - 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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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  - 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
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - 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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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Food Shelf Babbitt Food Shelf

Babbitt, MN, 55706

Phone number(218) 827-2166 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Babbitt area

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Food Shelf Ely Food Shelf

15 W Conan St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 235-8527 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: St. Louis County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Food Shelf Chisholm Food Shelf

208 W Lake St, Chisholm, MN, 55719

Phone number(218) 966-3862 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: City of Chisolm

Avon Food Shelf Incorporated

Avon Food Shelf IncorporatedLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Avon Food Shelf

212 1st St SW, Door 8, Avon, MN, 56310

Phone number(320) 333-7897

Area Served: Resident of Avon or within a five mile radius

Barnesville Area Food Pantry

Barnesville Area Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

101 2nd Ave NW, Barnesville, MN, 56514

Emailbafpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/BarnesvilleAreaFoodPantry

Area Served: Clay County

Basic Needs Inc.

Basic Needs Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Basic Needs Food Market

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

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

Area Served: Washington County

BBE Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

111 Pleasant Ave N, Brooten, MN, 56316

Phone number(320) 346-4193 Emailbbefoodshelf@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.belgrademn.com/index.asp?SEC=D13D97A5-81B8-4186-BB6A-C2FA43B3A1B0&DE=81DE6236-FA05-424D-A5E4-11FA02D37233

Area Served: Stearns County

Becker Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Becker Food Shelf

12060 Sherburne Ave, City Hall, Becker, MN, 55308

Phone number(763) 275-0171 Website addresshttps://www.ci.becker.mn.us/205/Food-Shelf

Area Served: Becker School District

Becker County Food Pantry

Becker County Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

610 Terry St, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 846-0142 Emailbcfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064645453724

Area Served: Becker 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

Belle Plaine Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

128 N Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

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

Area Served: Belle Plaine and surrounding area

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1260 Exchange Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-6580 Emailbcfs@paulbunyan.net Website addresshttps://www.bcfsmn.org/shelf-saver

Area Served: Beltrami County and the Bemidji School District

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

Bertha-Hewitt Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

401 Main St W, New Life Church of God, Bertha, MN, 56437

Phone number(218) 924-2085 Website addresshttps://www.newlifechurchbertha.com/ministries/bertha-food-shelf

Area Served: Bertha, Eagle Bend, Hewitt, and Wrightstown

Big Lake Community Food Shelf

Big Lake Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN, 55309

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

Area Served: Big Lake community and surrounding area

Blaine United Methodist Church

Blaine United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

621 115th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 757-2170 Emailbumcoffice1@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.blaineumc.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Phone number(218) 757-3504 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/food-distribution

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Chaska

1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 556-0244 Emailinfo@BountifulBasketFoodShelf.org Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Cologne

102 Lake St W, Cologne, MN, 55322

Phone number(952) 556-0244 Emailinfo@BountifulBasketFoodShelf.org Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Carver County

Braham Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Braham Food Shelf

655 8th St SW, Braham, MN, 55006

Phone number(320) 425-9077 Emailbrahamareafoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://tusentack.org/braham-food-shelf

Area Served: Braham and the surrounding area

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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