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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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Behavior Frontiers LLC

Behavior Frontiers LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Behavior Frontiers - Eagan

1915 Plaza Dr, Ste 101, Eagan, MN, 55122

Phone number(651) 243-6556 Website addresshttps://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/minneapolis-mn

Area Served: Dakota County

Alliance Autism Center

Alliance Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy

1500 McAndrews Rd W, Ste 100, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(612) 876-1163 Emailinfo@allianceautism.org Website addresshttps://allianceautism.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Alliance Autism Center

Alliance Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit

1500 McAndrews Rd W, Ste 100, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(612) 876-1163 Emailinfo@allianceautism.org Website addresshttps://allianceautism.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Beyond Grace Transport LLC

Beyond Grace Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 439-0613

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of St. Paul

299 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 646-7033 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Angel Foundation

Angel FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Adults with Cancer

1155 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 7, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120

Phone number(612) 627-9000 Emailgrants@mnangel.org Website addresshttps://mnangel.org/emergency-financial-assistance

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, and Wright counties

All About Dentistry

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Dental Clinic

1200 Robert St S, Ste C, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 340-9151 Website addresshttps://stpauldentist.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Allina Health

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Clinic Allina Health Inver Grove Heights Clinic

5565 Blaine Ave, Ste 100, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

Phone number(651) 241-9400 Website addresshttps://www.allinahealth.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Allina Health

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic

14655 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(651) 241-3779 Website addresshttps://www.allinahealth.org

Area Served: Dakota 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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