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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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Hibbing AEOA Office

2125 2nd Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746

59 Miles Phone number(218) 263-8487 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Salvation Army - Northern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location 72 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Grand Rapids Office

421 SE 13th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

73 Miles Phone number(218) 322-6503 Emaildeanna.winge@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Itasca County

Grace House

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Emergency Shelter

501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

73 Miles Phone number(218) 326-2790 Emailinfo@gracehousemn.org Website addresshttps://gracehousemn.org/provided-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

Advocates for Family Peace

Advocates for Family PeaceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Advocates for Family Peace - Itasca County

1611 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

74 Miles Phone number(800) 909-8336 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lakes and Pines Central Office

1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051

83 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

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

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Mille Lacs Band Of Ojibwe - Onamia

18562 Minobimaadizi Loop, Onamia, MN, 56359

89 Miles Phone number(320) 495-3514 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services#FamilyViolencePrevention

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Family Pathways

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Domestic Violence Shelter The Refuge Network - Cambridge

1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008

98 Miles Phone number(800) 338-7233 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/emergency-domestic-violence-shelter

Area Served: Isanti County

New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008

99 Miles Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

102 Miles Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

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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