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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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