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.
  - Basic Needs
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families
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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

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Friendship Church

Food Distribution Friendship Church - Shakopee Campus

12800 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN, 55379

(952) 447-8282 info@friendshipmn.org https://www.friendshipmn.org/serve

Area Served: Scott County

Friendship Community Services

Food Distribution

2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

(612) 823-0862 foodhub@greatfriend.org https://www.friendshipcommunityservices.org/food-hub.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Frogtown Neighborhood Association

Food Distribution

501 Dale St N, Ste 300, St. Paul, MN, 55103

(651) 236-8699 caty@frogtownmn.org https://www.frogtownmn.org/feedingfrogtown

Area Served: Frogtown area

Fruit of The Vine Food Shelf

Food Shelf

1533 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811

(218) 525-3462 fotv@duluthvineyard.org https://duluthvineyard.org/serve/volunteer/fruit-of-the-vine-foodshelf

Area Served: St. Louis County and surrounding areas

Fulda Food Shelf, Inc.

Food Shelf

305 Lafayette Ave S, St. Gabriel's School, Fulda, MN, 56131

(507) 329-2260 https://fuldamn.com/fulda-food-shelf

Area Served: Cities of Fulda, Avoca, Dundee and surrounding areas

Garrison Area Caregivers Food Shelf

Food Shelf

9541 Madison St, Garrison, MN, 56450

(320) 692-5399

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Gather and Grow - Waconia United Food Shelf

Food Shelf

11 Elm St S, Waconia, MN, 55387

(952) 442-3878 https://gatherandgrowmn.org/how-to-begin

Area Served: Waconia School District 110 boundaries, Carver, Wright, Sibley, and McLeod counties

Gaylord United Church of Christ

Food Shelf

318 4th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334

(507) 237-2595 https://listen2god.org

Area Served: Gaylord, MN

Good in the 'Hood

Food Shelf

8600 Bloomington Ave, Cedar Valley Church, Bloomington, MN, 55425

(612) 440-7463 info@goodinthehood.org https://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: Located in Hennepin County but open to all, no restrictions

Good in the 'Hood

Food Shelf Beacon of Hope Church

2827 Newton Ave N, Beacon of Hope, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

(612) 440-7463 info@goodinthehood.org https://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: Located in Hennepin County but open to all, no restrictions

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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