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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Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Fergus Falls Community Dental Clinic

327 Western Ave, Ste B, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 736-1890 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Fergus Falls and surrounding area

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Southern Cities Community Clinic

400 4th St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 384-6830 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding area

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Special Care Dentistry Willmar

1604 1st St S, Ste 140, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-5315 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Willmar and surrounding area

New Creation Baptist Church

New Creation Baptist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1414 E 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 825-6933 Emailnewcreation1414@gmail.com Website addresshttps://newcreationbaptistchurchmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Primarily Minneapolis

Open Hands Midway

Open Hands MidwayLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

436 Roy St N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 646-6549 x4 Emailinfo@openhandsmidway.org Website addresshttps://www.openhandsmidway.org/food-shelf

Area Served: St. Paul Midway and surrounding area

Open Hands Midway

Open Hands MidwayLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

436 Roy St N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 646-6549 x4 Emailinfo@openhandsmidway.org Website addresshttps://www.openhandsmidway.org/programs

Area Served: St. Paul Midway and surrounding area

Newfolden Community Homes

Newfolden Community HomesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families

152 E Nelson Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738

Phone number(218) 874-2145 Emailnfchomes@wiktel.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/newfoldencommunityhomes

Area Served: Marshall County

New Life Church

New Life ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

17261 Saint Francis Blvd, Ramsey, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 421-0166 Emailnewlifechurch@newlifemn.org Website addresshttps://www.newlifemn.org/outreach-ministries/local-outreach/foodshelf-homeless

Area Served: Anoka County

Nucleus Clinic

Nucleus ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic

1323 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 755-5300 EmailClinicDirector@NucleusClinic.org Website addresshttps://www.nucleusclinic.org/patients

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Transit

Metro TransitLink: view organization details

Metro Transit Assistance Program (TAP)

560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne 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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