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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Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2044/Woman-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th)

200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th)

200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services SEWA-AIFW - Brooklyn Center

6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/programs-for-women

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Ruth's House

PO Box 593, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 332-2236 Emailhello@ruthshousemn.org Website addresshttps://ruthshousemn.org/apply-for-housing/supportive-housing

Area Served: Rice County

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter School

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

497 Humboldt Ave, Ste 130, St. Paul, MN, 55107

Phone number(651) 615-6888 Emailinfo@qsteamacademy.org Website addresshttps://www.qsteamacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5033 Emailmstorlie@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://earlylearning.shakopee.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Dover Hill Apartments

2400 Rhode Island Ave N, Golden Valley, MN, 55427

Phone number(763) 544-7710 EmailDoverHill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Shelter Corporation

Shelter CorporationLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Cliff Hill Townhouses

2062 - 2064 E 117th St, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 890-0212 Emailcliffhill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

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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