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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Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (Como)

2485 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 642-5990 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Duluth (E Superior)

1422 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55805

Phone number(218) 529-2230 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 771-2566 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Lutheran Social Service - Fergus Falls - Early Childhood Mental Health

731 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(888) 881-8261 EmailSarah.Schroeder@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/early-childhood

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Todd, Wadena, and Swift counties

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Avenue Apartments Call for Location Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

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Energy Assistance Program LSS Housing Services - Brainerd Office

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-5000 Emailenergy@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-protection/energy-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County Supportive Housing program may also serve Morrison and Todd Counties in addition to Crow Wing.

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 Mississippi St, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(952) 851-3194 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Ramsey County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Courtyard Townhomes

2438 Oakland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Parenting Support Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis

2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 879-5308 Emailsafefamilies@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

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Crisis Nursery Mankato Area Crisis Nursery

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 995-9259 Emailmankatoyouth@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

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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