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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ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/housing-2

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447

Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailinfo@iocp.org Website addresshttps://iocp.org/outreach-services/family-support

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

Isanti County Family Services

Isanti County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

1700 E Rum River Dr S, Ste A, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 689-1711 Website addresshttps://www.co.isanti.mn.us/170/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Isanti County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 327-2941 Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

Jewish Family Service of St. PaulLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailinfo@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfssp.org/services/financial-assistance-services

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051

Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailjennifer.rowland@kanabeccountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

Kandiyohi County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 1020, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7800 EmailHuman.Services@kcmn.us Website addresshttps://hs.kcmn.us/financial_assistance/index.php

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Merriam Park Community Center

2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs West 7th Community Center

265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Kittson County Social Services

Kittson County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance

410 5th St SE, Ste 100, Hallock, MN, 56728

Phone number(218) 843-2689 Emailinfo@co.kittson.mn.us Website addresshttps://co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/index.php

Area Served: Kittson 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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