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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McLeod Emergency Food Shelf

McLeod Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf McLeod Emergency Food Shelf - Hutchinson

498 Highway 7 E, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 587-4796 Website addresshttps://mcleodemergencyfoodshelf.org

Area Served: McLeod County

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Litchfield Site

118 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-7661 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttp://www.meekercountyfood.org

Area Served: Meeker County residents (except for Eden Valley, which has its own food shelf)

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Dassel Area Food Shelf

531 Atlantic Ave W, Dassel, MN, 55325

Phone number(320) 275-0124 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttp://www.meekercountyfood.org

Area Served: Meeker County, except Eden Valley (Eden Valley residents may use the Eden Valley Food Shelf)

Menahga Area Food Shelf

Menahga Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

120 1st St NE, Menahga, MN, 56464

Phone number(218) 564-6143 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Menahga-Area-Food-Shelf/100069853749430

Area Served: Wadena County

Merrick Community Services

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Food Shelf

1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 287-2088 Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/community-services/food

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State UniversityLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 793-1571 Website addresshttps://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/food-for-thought

Area Served: Ramsey County

Mi C.A.S.A.

Mi C.A.S.A.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

1053 Jefferson St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 245-0697 Emailinfo@micasamn.org Website addresshttp://micasamn.org/services

Area Served: Scott County

Mi Casita Pantry

Mi Casita PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1053 Jefferson St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 245-0697 Emailinfo@micasamn.org Website addresshttps://www.micasamn.org/mi-casita-pantry

Area Served: Scott County

Milaca Area Pantry

Milaca Area PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

120 2nd Ave SW, Milaca, MN, 56353

Phone number(320) 982-3773 Emailmipantry@milaca.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/milacaareapantry

Area Served: Cities of Bock, Foreston, Milaca and Pease

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Shelf AanjiBimaadizing - District III

45749 Grace Lake Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072

Phone number(320) 384-0149 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Commodity Food Distribution Warehouse

16745 Shaw Bosh Kung Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 362-1710 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Community Center - District I

43500 Virgo Road, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 532-7880 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Community Center - District II

2605 Chiminising Rd, Isle, MN, 56342

Phone number(218) 429-1487 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis American Indian CenterLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 879-1700 Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org/groceries

Area Served: Hennepin County Service area may be dependent on program

Minneapolis Central Church of Christ

Minneapolis Central Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

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

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnehaha United Methodist Church

Minnehaha United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf

3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 721-6231 Emailoffice@minnehaha.org Website addresshttp://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html

Area Served: South Minneapolis area - serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river

Monticello Help Center

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Food Shelf

224 W 3rd St, Monticello, MN, 55362

Phone number(763) 295-4031 Emailmonticellohelpcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.monticellohelpcenter.org/whatweoffer

Area Served: Monticello area

Moose Lake Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

308 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Emailmlfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Moose-Lake-Food-Shelf-299938473720425

Area Served: Moose Lake and surrounding area of Carlton and Northern Pine counties

Mora Food Pantry

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Food Shelf

214 Railroad Ave NW, Mora, MN, 55051

Phone number(320) 679-5513 Emailmorafoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/morafoodpantry

Area Served: Mora area

MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution

96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul 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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