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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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Child Welfare - Adoption and Foster Care Program Leech Lake Child Welfare

6035 161st St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

124 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8270 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/adoption.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Anoka County Human Services

Anoka County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Anoka County Government Center

2100 3rd Ave, Ste 500, Anoka, MN, 55303

125 Miles Phone number(763) 324-1230 Emailchildfostercare@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/3204/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Anoka County

Sherburne County Health & Human Services

Sherburne County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

13880 Business Center Dr NW, Ste 100, Elk River, MN, 55330

125 Miles Phone number(763) 765-4000 Emailhhs@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/529/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Sherburne County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

125 Miles Phone number(651) 430-8307 Website addresshttp://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/792/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Washington County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing

705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

129 Miles Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1047/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Stearns County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud (St. Germain)

2835 W St. Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

131 Miles Phone number(612) 352-6478 Emailkat.oltman@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Stearns County

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Staples - Branch Office

200 1st St NE, Ste 1, Staples, MN, 56479

131 Miles Phone number(218) 894-6300 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd 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

135 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

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

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman

St. Paul, MN, 55101

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

Area Served: 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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