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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Emergency Shelter Virginia Youth Foyer Call for Location Phone number(218) 749-0766 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

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

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

Avenues for Homeless Youth

Avenues for Homeless YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues

7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428

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

Area Served: Hennepin County

Avivo

AvivoLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Avivo Village

1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 752-8000 Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Administrative Office

2610 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/shelter-families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Beltrami County

6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(800) 332-7161 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Cass County

8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(800) 332-7135 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

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

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

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Bridges of Hope - Brainerd

Bridges of Hope - BrainerdLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter The Bridge on 7th

1926 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 825-7682 Website addresshttps://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/warmingshelter

Area Served: City of Brainerd

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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