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
  - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - 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
  - 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
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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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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Bethany Lutheran Church

Bethany Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

100 3rd Ave, Nevis, MN, 56467

Phone number(218) 652-2030 Emailsecblc@arvig.net Website addresshttp://www.bethanylutherannevis.org/community-dinner.html

Area Served: Hubbard County

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - Mankato

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - MankatoLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Supper Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA

720 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 388-2925 Emailblchurch@blcmankato.org Website addresshttps://www.blcmankato.org/wednesday-supper

Area Served: Mankato area

Better Beginnings

Better BeginningsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com/groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Better Beginnings

Better BeginningsLink: view organization details

Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultant

St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Better Beginnings

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Doula Support

St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailhallie@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Better Care Inc.

Better Care Inc.Link: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

3055 Old Highway 8, Ste 307, St. Anthony, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 481-9857 Emailmuminjay@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.bettercareinc.net/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Better Futures Enterprises

Better Futures EnterprisesLink: view organization details

Job Training - Individuals with Criminal Histories

2620 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 351-8657 Website addresshttps://betterfuturesminnesota.com

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Better Guidance

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

331 2nd Ave S, Ste 400, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(507) 400-1099 Emailcontact@betterguidancemn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Better Life Housing LLC

Better Life Housing LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

1114 Margaret St, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(661) 227-7077 Emailbetterlifehousing.mn@gmail.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Better Living Solutions For You LLC

Better Living Solutions For You LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

1952 Foxridge Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55119

Phone number(651) 758-0516

Area Served: Ramsey County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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