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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Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota

Goodwill/Easter Seals MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Father Project

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

1 Mile Phone number(651) 724-3539 Website addresshttps://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/services/family-stability

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

Better Beginnings

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Parenting Support

1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

2 Miles Phone number(651) 747-6954 Emailinfo@betterbeginningsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.betterbeginningsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Twin Cities Dads Group

Twin Cities Dads GroupLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location 4 Miles Emailinfo@citydadsgroup.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesDadsGroup

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Twin Cities Men's Center

The Twin Cities Men's CenterLink: view organization details

Support Group

3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 55, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

4 Miles Phone number(612) 822-5892 Website addresshttps://www.tcmc.org/programs-support-groups-twin-cities-mens-center.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location 4 Miles Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Richfield

1515 E 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423

4 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

A Chance To Grow

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Teen Parent Assistance

1800 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

5 Miles Phone number(612) 789-1236 Emailturnquist@actg.org Website addresshttps://www.actg.org/teenparentprogram.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties Service area may be dependent on program

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Family Home Visiting St. Paul Main Office

797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

6 Miles Phone number(612) 746-3536 Emailcsanchez@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

Amma Parenting Center

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Parenting Support

4820 77th St W, Ste 105, Edina, MN, 55435

8 Miles Phone number(952) 926-2229 Website addresshttps://ammaparenting.com/classes

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Golden Valley

5830 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

8 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

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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