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
  - 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
    - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Building Amenities
- 1 Pets Allowed
Payment
- 2 Free / no cost to eligible clients
- 1 Free / no cost to everyone
Service Availability
- 1 24 hours a day
Specialization

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location Phone number(651) 287-4801 EmailBrittanys.Place@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Avenues for Homeless Youth

Avenues for Homeless YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues

1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

EVOLVE Family Services

EVOLVE Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Children EVOLVE Family Services - East Office

5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/foster-care/emergency-shelter-care

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420

Phone number(952) 884-0330 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota/violence-survivor

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Asian Women United of Minnesota Call for Location Phone number(612) 724-8823 Emailawum@awum.org Website addresshttps://www.awum.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Booth Brown House

1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 444-5757 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/boothbrownhouse/youth-emergency-shelter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Tubman

TubmanLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Harriet Tubman Center East

1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing/about-our-shelter.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115

Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://saintandrews.org/community-resource-center

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

Catholic Charities Children's Services Division

Catholic Charities Children's Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Hope Street Shelter

4140 Cheatam Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 204-8211 Emailinfo@cctwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Higher Ground - Minneapolis

165 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 204-8552 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding communities

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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