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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
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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The Dwelling Place

The Dwelling PlaceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Call for Location Phone number(651) 776-4805 Emailhousing@tdpmn.org Website addresshttp://www.tdpmn.org/program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Transitional Housing Harriet Tubman Center East

1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Domestic Violence Shelter Harriet Tubman Center East

1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing/about-our-shelter.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Stearns County Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Human Services Center - Waite Park

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 203-6942 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/244/WIC

Area Served: Stearns County

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

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

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

212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347

Phone number(320) 732-4500 Emailwic@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

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

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support The Baby Blanket at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church

13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045

Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

St. Joseph's Community Health

St. Joseph's Community HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Community Health Office - Hubbard County

1415 1st St E, Ste 2, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 237-5464 Website addresshttps://chisjh.org/services/community-health/women-infants-children-wic

Area Served: Hubbard County

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

Steele County Public Health

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

635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 444-7660 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Steele County

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

The Center Clinic

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Clinic

14 W Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927

Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

The Center Clinic

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Clinic The Center Clinic - Owatonna

134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

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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