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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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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La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (MTU)

La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (MTU)Link: view organization details

Transportation

2000 Marco Dr, La Crosse, WI, 54601

Phone number(608) 789-7350 Website addresshttps://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/municipal-transit-mtu/specialized-service-for-disabled-persons

Area Served: La Crosse, French Island, and Onalaska, WI; La Crescent, MN

Massaie Services Inc

Massaie Services IncLink: view organization details

Transportation

11 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 202-2501 Emailinfo@massaieservices.com Website addresshttps://massaieservices.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Land to Air Express

Land to Air ExpressLink: view organization details

Transportation - Minneapolis Airport Shuttle

50 Sibley Pkwy, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(888) 736-9190 Emailcustomerservice@landtoair.net Website addresshttps://www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routes/msp-airport-shuttle

Area Served: Cities in Southern Minnesota

Lifeline Transportation

Lifeline TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation

901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908E, Wayzata, MN, 55391

Phone number(612) 916-3777

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Mankato Transit System

Mankato Transit SystemLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 387-8600 Website addresshttps://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/mankato-transit-system/routes-and-schedules/paratransit

Area Served: Mankato and North Mankato (Blue Earth County and part of Nicollet County)

MEISA Transportation Services, LLC

MEISA Transportation Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation - School Students

8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 380, Golden Valley, MN, 55426

Phone number(612) 454-4175 Emailinfo@meisatransportation.com Website addresshttps://www.meisatransportationservices.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Lakeland Transportation Services LLC

Lakeland Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

8609 Lyndale Ave S, Ste 216, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(612) 643-9497

Area Served: Hennepin County

Klearway LLC

Klearway LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

401 N Main St, Ste 202, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 202-0247

Area Served: Mower and Olmsted counties

MATBUS

MATBUSLink: view organization details

Transportation - Paratransit Metro Transit Garage (MATBUS)

650 23rd St N, Fargo, ND, 58102

Phone number(701) 235-4464 Emailtransit@matbus.com Website addresshttps://matbus.com/paratransit

Area Served: Moorhead and Dilworth Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota

Kingdom Concierge Services

Kingdom Concierge ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation

Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Phone number(763) 900-2812 Emailkingdomconciergeservices@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Kingdom-Concierge-Services/61572848213206

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

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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