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
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / 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
  - 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
  - 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
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - 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

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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

5 Miles Phone number(952) 891-7400 Emailfostercare@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FosterCare/Child/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

10 Miles Phone number(651) 266-5437 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/support-families/foster-care

Area Served: Ramsey County

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parenting

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

11 Miles Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@nacac.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource-library/parent-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Support Group - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

11 Miles Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@nacac.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn

Area Served: Statewide

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

11 Miles Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview

Area Served: Statewide

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Minneapolis (Park)

2400 Park Ave, Center for Changing Lives, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

11 Miles Phone number(612) 751-9395 Emailbrianna.roskam@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

11 Miles Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@permanencyhubmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic

2512 S 7th St, 1st Flr, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

11 Miles Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services

Area Served: Serves families across the state of Minnesota

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Health Services Building

525 Portland Ave, MC L963, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

12 Miles Phone number(612) 348-5437 Emailfostercare@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care-adoption

Area Served: Hennepin County

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379

17 Miles Phone number(952) 445-7751 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/213/Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Scott County

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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