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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North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(218) 399-7356 Emailinfo@northcountryfoodbank.org Website addresshttps://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/programs

Area Served: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties in MN and Grand Forks, ND Food shelf in Polk County

North Itasca Emergency Food Shelf

North Itasca Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

200 Main Ave, Bigfork, MN, 56628

Phone number(218) 256-4170 EmailBigforkmnfoodshelf@gmail.com

Area Served: Northern Itasca County

North St. Paul Area Food Shelf

North St. Paul Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

2266 2nd St N, North St. Paul, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 770-1309 Emailnspafs@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.nspafoodshelf.org/visit

Area Served: North St. Paul and Oakdale

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

5209 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 533-2836 Website addresshttps://www.nearfoodshelf.org/services#food-pickups

Area Served: Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/foodhelp

Area Served: Polk County

Northome Community Food Shelf

Northome Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

12059 Main St, Northome, MN, 56661

Phone number(218) 553-1594 Emailgirtz62015@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NorthomeFoodshelf

Area Served: 20-mile radius of the food shelf which includes Southern Koochiching, northern Itasca and northern Beltrami counties

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Norway Community Association

Norway Community AssociationLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

539 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 243-1399 Emailinfo@nca-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.nca-mn.org/appointments

Area Served: Ramsey County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Our Father's Lutheran Church

3903 Gilbert Ave SE, Rockford, MN, 55373

Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Light of Christ Lutheran Church

3976 County Line Rd SE, Delano, MN, 55328

Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Hennepin 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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