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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Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline - HELP Program

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

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

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services

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

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

Area Served: Statewide

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

2 Miles Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.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

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

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, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

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

Area Served: Statewide

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

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

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

3 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

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

St. Paul, MN, 55101

5 Miles Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

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

5 Miles Phone number(651) 266-5437 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/support-families/foster-care

Area Served: Ramsey County

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

14 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

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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