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
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - 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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - 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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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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Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Duluth (E Superior)

1422 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55805

Phone number(218) 529-2230 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 771-2566 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Lutheran Social Service - Fergus Falls - Early Childhood Mental Health

731 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(888) 881-8261 EmailSarah.Schroeder@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/early-childhood

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Todd, Wadena, and Swift counties

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Avenue Apartments Call for Location Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program LSS Housing Services - Brainerd Office

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-5000 Emailenergy@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-protection/energy-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County Supportive Housing program may also serve Morrison and Todd Counties in addition to Crow Wing.

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 Mississippi St, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(952) 851-3194 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Ramsey County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Courtyard Townhomes

2438 Oakland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 238-1461 Emailhousing@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis

2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 879-5308 Emailsafefamilies@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/parenting-support

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery Mankato Area Crisis Nursery

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 995-9259 Emailmankatoyouth@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery

1205 6th Ave S, Ste 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 654-1090 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Stearns, Benton, and Crow Wing counties

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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