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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Family Pathways

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Family Pathways Food Shelf - Cambridge

1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(651) 674-8040 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/backpack-program

Area Served: Isanti County

Isle Area Food Shelf

Isle Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

250 2nd Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342

Phone number(320) 630-0995

Area Served: Wahkon and Isle

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Forest Hills United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

1790 11th St SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-5249 Emailoffice@foresthillsumc.net Website addresshttps://www.foresthillsumc.net/community-care

Area Served: Washington County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pequot Lakes

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pequot LakesLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Sibley Terrace Apartments

31203 N Oak St, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472

Phone number(218) 568-4555 Emailplmnha@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.pequotlakes-mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=4DB3D167-5E3A-40FA-A81E-2FB161CD6490

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pequot Lakes

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pequot LakesLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Parkview I & II (Main St)

4469 Main St, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472

Phone number(218) 568-4555 Website addresshttps://www.pequotlakes-mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=F4FF7A83-298F-4168-9209-D0ACA7E0C38C

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Litchfield

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of LitchfieldLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Lincoln Apartments & Litchfield HRA

122 W 4th St, Litchfield, MN, 55355

Phone number(320) 693-2104 Emailinfo@litchfieldhra.org Website addresshttps://www.meekerhra.org

Area Served: Meeker County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Moose Lake

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Moose LakeLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Hillside Manor West and Moose Lake HRA

708 4th St, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(218) 485-8196 Emailmlmanorw@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.cityofmooselake.net/168/Housing-Redevelopment-Authority

Area Served: Carlton County

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Faith in Action of Dodge County

Faith in Action of Dodge CountyLink: view organization details

Transportation Faith in Action of Dodge County - Kasson

PO Box 246, Kasson, MN, 55944

Phone number(888) 634-3654 Emailfiadodge@kmtel.com Website addresshttps://www.fiadodgecounty.org/services

Area Served: Claremont, Hayfield, Mantorville, Dodge Center, Kasson and West Concord

Gaylord United Church of Christ

Gaylord United Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

318 4th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334

Phone number(507) 237-2595 Emailuccgaylord@gmail.com Website addresshttps://listen2god.org

Area Served: Gaylord, 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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