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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Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)

Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)Link: view organization details

228 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN, 55802

0 Miles Phone number(218) 722-7283 Emailinfo@duluthtransit.com Website addresshttps://www.duluthtransit.com/home/getting-there/routes-schedules

Area Served: Cities of Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Fond du Lac Community and Government Center

1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

20 Miles Phone number(218) 878-7500 Website addresshttps://www.fdlband.org/services/transit.php

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Arrowhead Transit

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702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792

54 Miles Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/county-schedules

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

102 Miles Phone number(888) 757-1540 Website addresshttps://bigwoodstransit.wixsite.com/main

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

103 Miles Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Elder and Disability Services Division

115 6th St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

124 Miles Phone number(218) 335-7290 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/admin/transit.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

Northstar Link Commuter BusLink: view organization details

Call for Location 128 Miles Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transit Center

510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

129 Miles Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

City of Monticello

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505 Walnut St, Ste 1, Monticello, MN, 55362

130 Miles Phone number(888) 743-3828 Emailinfo@monticellomn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/353/Public-Transit

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod, and Wright counties

City of Maple Grove

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Maple Grove Transit

12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

132 Miles Phone number(763) 494-6005 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

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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