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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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 12 Miles Phone number(612) 724-8823 Emailawum@awum.org Website addresshttps://www.awum.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

People Serving People Inc. - PSPLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

12 Miles Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/what-we-do/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

12 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://www.rescuenowservices.org/our-program

Area Served: Hennepin County

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Homeward Bound Temporary Living Facility

2012 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

13 Miles Phone number(612) 248-2350 Emailinfo@aicdc-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.aicdc-mn.org/programs

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers

3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

13 Miles Phone number(612) 827-5919 Emailneighborhood@mountolivelutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.mountolivechurch.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 14 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Promise in Anoka County

Family Promise in Anoka CountyLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

14 Miles Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Shelter

Area Served: Anoka County

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

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Scott County Office

738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379

15 Miles Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter

1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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