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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Morrison County Food Shelf

Morrison County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

912 1st Ave SW, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 632-8304 Emailmcfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/MCfoodshelf

Area Served: Little Falls, Flensburg, Fort Ripley, Randall, Royalton, Sobieski, Swanville, and Upsala

Motley Area Food Shelf

Motley Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

697 3rd Ave S, Motley, MN, 56466

Phone number(218) 352-6344

Area Served: Cities of Motley, Lincoln, Cushing, Randall and Leader

Mounds View Public School District

Mounds View Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Ralph Reeder Food Shelf

2544 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 621-6280 Emailfoodshelf@moundsviewschools.org Website addresshttps://communityed.mvpschools.org/food/ralph-reeder

Area Served: Mounds View Public School District

Murray County Food Shelf

Murray County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

2989 Maple Rd, Slayton, MN, 56172

EmailMurraycountyfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Murray-County-Food-Shelf/100090261327666

Area Served: Murray County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Masjid Taqwa Food Shelf

1608 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 457-7170 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Blaine Food Shelf

12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN, 55449

Phone number(320) 349-2427 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Anoka County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Rosemount Food Shelf

15400 S Robert Trl, Rosemount, MN, 55068

Phone number(320) 349-2426 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Dakota County

NACE Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

18511 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011

Phone number(763) 434-7685 Emailinfo@nacefoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.nacefoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County

NACE Food Shelf

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program

18511 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011

Phone number(763) 434-7685 Emailinfo@nacefoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.nacefoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County

Neighbor's United Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

841 2nd St, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NeighborsUnitedFoodShelf

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County and Granite Falls residents in Chippewa County

Neighborhood House

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Food Shelf The Wellstone Center

179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107

Phone number(651) 789-3630 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/food-markets

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Neighborhood House

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Food Shelf Neighborhood House on Montreal

1080 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116

Phone number(651) 789-3600 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/food-markets

Area Served: Ramsey County

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction

1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Neighbors, Inc.

Neighbors, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

Phone number(651) 455-5000 Emailinfo@neighborsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.neighborsmn.org/food/in-person-food-shopping

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale

New Creation Baptist Church

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Food Shelf

1414 E 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 825-6933 Emailnewcreation1414@gmail.com Website addresshttps://newcreationbaptistchurchmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Primarily Minneapolis

New Creations Ministries

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Food Shelf Mother Jeanette Frazier Food Shelf

5144 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 202-0739 Emailbgranison54@msn.com Website addresshttps://newcreationsministries.com/food-shelf

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities

New Life Church

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Food Shelf

17261 Saint Francis Blvd, Ramsey, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 421-0166 Emailnewlifechurch@newlifemn.org Website addresshttps://www.newlifemn.org/outreach-ministries/local-outreach/foodshelf-homeless

Area Served: Anoka County

New Richland Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

101 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072

Phone number(507) 463-3421 Emailinfo@newrichlandmn.gov Website addresshttps://newrichlandmn.gov/new-richland-area-food-shelf

Area Served: New Richland, Hartland, Otisco and Waldorf area

New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf

New Ulm Area Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1305 S Valley St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-7668 Emailnewulmfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://newulmfoodshelf.com

Area Served: School District # 88, which includes New Ulm, Searles, Hanska, Essig, Courtland, and Lafayette

New York Mills Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

400 Walker Ave S, New York Mills, MN, 56567

Phone number(218) 385-3339 Emailinfo@kulcher.org Website addresshttps://newyorkmills.govoffice2.com/?SEC=913586BE-662C-4DD1-B826-D54E36FFAF56

Area Served: New York Mills School District

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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