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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Minnesota Food HelpLine

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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Southern Valley Alliance

Southern Valley AllianceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

103 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 873-4214 Emailofficemanager@svamn.org Website addresshttps://svamn.org/get-help

Area Served: Carver and Scott counties

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(952) 888-9616 Emailinfo@veap.org Website addresshttps://veap.org/get-help/visit-the-food-pantry

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis with zip codes 55410, 55419, 55417

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 706-1170 Emailwwebster@isd282.org Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/parents-children-birth-to-age-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 706-1170 Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/preschool-ages-3-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Southside Family Nurturing Center

Southside Family Nurturing CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

2448 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 721-2762 Emailssfncnews@ssfnc.org Website addresshttps://www.ssfnc.org/family-support

Area Served: Phillips Community of South Minneapolis

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 425-6636 Emailamockenh@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 425-6631 Website addresshttps://www.sowashco.org/academics/preschool

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 351-4018 Emailbergea@stillwaterschools.org Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 351-4018 Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/preschool

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting North Minneapolis

1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 294-2680 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting

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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