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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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Family Resource Center Call for Location Phone number(218) 741-3343 EmailRangeFamilyResourceCenter@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/supported-family-time

Area Served: Virginia and surrounding area

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Center for Changing Lives Duluth

1422 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55805

Phone number(218) 391-9561 Emaillsssvp@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/supported-family-time

Area Served: Duluth area

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

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

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

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 - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

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

Life Style, Inc.

Life Style, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Prairie Villa I - Blooming Prairie

455 2nd St SE, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917

Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Steele County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls

Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon FallsLink: view organization details

Clinic

32021 County 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009

Phone number(507) 263-6000 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/cannon-falls/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Goodhue County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake CityLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Plainview Clinic

275 1st St SW, Plainview, MN, 55964

Phone number(507) 534-3169 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/lake-city/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Wabasha County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake CityLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City Clinic

500 W Grant St, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 267-5500 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/lake-city/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

Madlin Enterprises

Madlin EnterprisesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing

921 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56634

Phone number(320) 224-7387

Area Served: Stearns 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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