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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Family Pathways

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Family Pathways Food Shelf - Forest Lake

935 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 674-8040 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/backpack-program

Area Served: Forest Lake, Scandia, Wyoming and surrounding areas

Family-Based Therapy Associates

Family-Based Therapy AssociatesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Chisago City Office

11549 Lake Ln, Ste 2, Chisago City, MN, 55013

Phone number(651) 257-2733 Website addresshttps://fbta.biz

Area Served: Anoka, Isanti, Chisago, and Washington counties, and West Central Wisconsin

Hope Counseling and Education

Hope Counseling and EducationLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

26357 Forest Blvd, Ste 5, Wyoming, MN, 55092

Phone number(651) 462-6644 Website addresshttp://hopecounselingandeducation.com

Area Served: City of Forest Lake and Wyoming

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Forest Hills United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

1790 11th St SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-5249 Emailoffice@foresthillsumc.net Website addresshttps://www.foresthillsumc.net/community-care

Area Served: Washington County

Energy CENTS Coalition

Energy CENTS CoalitionLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-9010 Emailecc@energycents.org Website addresshttps://www.energycents.org/help-paying-energy-bills

Area Served: Statewide Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

HealthPartners Clinics

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Dental Clinic HealthPartners Clinic White Bear Lake

1430 Highway 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 426-9502 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/dental

Area Served: Washington County

HealthPartners Clinics

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Clinic HealthPartners Clinic White Bear Lake

1430 Highway 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 653-2100 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Washington County

HealthPartners Clinics

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Clinic HealthPartners Clinic Woodbury

8450 Seasons Pkwy, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Phone number(952) 967-7975 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Washington County

HealthPartners Clinics

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Clinic HealthPartners Specialty Center 401 Building

401 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 254-7400 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

HealthPartners Clinics

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Clinic HealthPartners Specialty Center 435 Building

435 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 254-7400 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

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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