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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Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Morris

615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

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Parenting Support Options for Women - Ortonville

25 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 487-0111 Emailfrontdesk@optionsortonville.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone County

Pregnancy Choices - Apple Valley

Pregnancy Choices - Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

15010 Glazier Ave, Ste 104, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 234-9850 Emailinfo@mypregnancychoices.com Website addresshttps://mypregnancychoices.com/unplanned-pregnancy-info-guys

Area Served: Dakota County

Amma Parenting Center

Amma Parenting CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

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

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Life Connections

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Parenting Support

1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Elevate - St. Cloud

Elevate - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

376 3rd St NE, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 252-4150 Emailinfo@elevatestcloud.org Website addresshttps://elevatestcloud.org/options/parenting

Area Served: Stearns County

Better Beginnings

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Parenting Support

1430 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, Duluth and Rochester

Options for Women - Mankato

Options for Women - MankatoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Foundations of Fatherhood

11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 11, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 508-0817 Website addresshttps://www.optionsmankato.org/support-services/foundations-of-fatherhood-classes

Area Served: City of Mankato

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers

4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428

Phone number(612) 327-5859 EmailChuck@dadsfirst.org Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Service Rochester

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Community and Family Resource Center Family Resource Center

930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 218-3255 EmailHello@frc-mn.org Website addresshttps://familyresourcecentermn.org

Area Served: Kinship Caregiver services are provided statewide.

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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