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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Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Coon Rapids Middle School

11600 Raven St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Anoka County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution St. Cloud State University

720 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Normandale Community College

9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Elko New Market

26518 France Ave, Elko New Market, MN, 55020

Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Scott County

HopeBridge Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

4217 Boone Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428

Phone number(763) 536-3284 Emailfoodshelf@newhopechurchmn.org Website addresshttps://newhopechurchmn.org/serve/food-shelf

Area Served: New Hope, Crystal, and Plymouth

Hosanna's Pantry

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Food Shelf

2815 57th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 285-0092 Website addresshttps://www.hosannalutheran.org/hosanna-food-ministries

Area Served: Olmsted County

Houston Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

118 S Lincoln St, Houston, MN, 55943

Phone number(507) 951-8649 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/HoustonCommunityFoodShelf

Area Served: City of Houston

Hubbard County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

308 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-1282 Emailhubbardcountyfs@arvig.net Website addresshttps://hubbardcountyfoodshelf.org/guests

Area Served: Park Rapids and surrounding areas

Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

15106 Francesca Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038

Phone number(651) 528-6224 Website addresshttps://www.hugofoodshelf.org/get-help

Area Served: All residents of zip code 55038, which includes Hugo, Centerville, portions of Lino Lakes and portions of White Bear Lake

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

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Food Shelf ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

IHelp Market Square

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Food Shelf

900 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 488-4463 Website addresshttps://ihelpmarketsquare.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

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Food Shelf

207 Main St, Oklee, MN, 56742

Phone number(218) 796-5144 Website addresshttps://intercountycc.org/services/food-support

Area Served: Most ICCC programs serve: Clearwater, Pennington, Eastern Polk and Red Lake counties See Eligibility for specific requirements

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

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

Area Served: Ramsey County

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447

Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailfoodshelf@iocp.org Website addresshttps://www.iocp.org/outreach-services/food-shelf

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

Islamic Center of Minnesota

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Food Shelf

1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 571-5604 Emailicm@islamiccentermn.org Website addresshttp://www.islamiccentermn.org/icm/user/script_files/senior_services.asp

Area Served: Anoka County

Isle Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

250 2nd Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342

Phone number(320) 630-0995

Area Served: Wahkon and Isle

Isuroon

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Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(612) 886-2731 Emailcommunications@isuroon.org Website addresshttps://isuroon.org/halal-food-assistance

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Isuroon

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Food Shelf Isuroon - Burnsville

1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 203, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 595-5731 Emaildakota@isuroon.org Website addresshttps://isuroon.org/halal-food-assistance

Area Served: Twin Cites Metro area

Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Arco Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

401 N Harold St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142

Phone number(507) 694-1665

Area Served: Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Arco and the northern half of Lincoln County Toy program serves all of Lincoln 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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