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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CareerForce Blaine

CareerForce BlaineLink: view organization details

1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 2300, Blaine, MN, 55434

15 Miles Phone number(763) 324-2300 Emailcareerforce.blaine@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Anoka County

CareerForce Shakopee

CareerForce ShakopeeLink: view organization details

200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379

15 Miles Phone number(952) 496-8310 Emailcareerforce.shakopee@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/shakopee

Area Served: Scott County

Dakota-Scott Workforce Services

Dakota-Scott Workforce ServicesLink: view organization details

CareerForce in Shakopee

200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379

15 Miles Phone number(952) 496-8310 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FindJob

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

CareerForce Bloomington

CareerForce BloomingtonLink: view organization details

4220 W Old Shakopee Rd, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55437

16 Miles Phone number(952) 703-7730 Emailcareerforce.bloomington@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Hennepin and Carver counties

CareerForce Chaska

CareerForce ChaskaLink: view organization details

602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

16 Miles Phone number(952) 361-1711 Emailcareerforce.chaska@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/chaska

Area Served: Carver County

Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota

Goodwill/Easter Seals MinnesotaLink: view organization details

553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

16 Miles Phone number(651) 379-5837 Emailoutreach@gesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/services/Career-Training-Support

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties Service area may vary based on service

Hired

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Hired - Bloomington

1701 American Blvd E, Ste 1, Bloomington, MN, 55425

16 Miles Phone number(952) 303-8303 Emailinformation@hired.org Website addresshttps://www.hired.org/job-seeker-resources

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties

Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center

Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps CenterLink: view organization details

1480 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108

16 Miles Phone number(651) 642-1133 Website addresshttps://huberthhumphrey.jobcorps.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

State Services for the Blind Main Office

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

16 Miles Phone number(800) 652-9000 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 370, St. Paul, MN, 55104

17 Miles Phone number(651) 603-5880 Website addresshttps://caprw.org/services/money-jobs-transportation/employment-services.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

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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