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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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Stillwater

375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/policies-procedures/childrens-mental-health/ctss

Area Served: Stillwater area

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Forest Lake

555 W Broadway Ave, Ste 2 & 3, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/policies-procedures/childrens-mental-health/ctss

Area Served: Forest Lake area

Canvas Health

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Domestic Violence Support Services Canvas Health - Cottage Grove

8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 777-1117 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/sexual-assault-education-therapy-crisis-services

Area Served: Washington County

Canvas Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Canvas Health - Cottage Grove

8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(612) 676-1604 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/policies-procedures/childrens-mental-health/ctss

Area Served: Washington County

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Canvas Health - Scott County Mobile Crisis

301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 818-3702 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-services

Area Served: Scott County

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Canvas Health - East Central Crisis Response

5842 Old Main St, Ste 2, North Branch, MN, 55056

Phone number(800) 523-3333 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-services

Area Served: Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Oakdale - Early Childhood Mental Health

7066 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN, 55128

Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Cottage Grove- Early Childhood Mental Health

8451 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 300, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Canvas Health - Stillwater- Early Childhood Mental Health

375 Orleans St E, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 251-5024 Emailbtester@canvashealth.org Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/children-families/early-childhood-clinical-services

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Canvas Health

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Center for Mental Health and Addiction Care

520 Osborne Rd NE, Ste 170, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 236-3800 Website addresshttps://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

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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