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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Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs

Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter International Falls Office

1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Koochiching County

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Safe Haven Shelter

PO Box 3558, Duluth, MN, 55803

Phone number(218) 728-6481 Website addresshttps://safehavenshelter.org/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - Duluth

5209 Ramsey St, Duluth, MN, 55807

Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Nexus - Aspen House

2031 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 447-4090 Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/aspen-house/short-term-youth-shelter

Area Served: Dakota County

Grace House

Grace HouseLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 326-2790 Emailinfo@gracehousemn.org Website addresshttps://gracehousemn.org/provided-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls

900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(800) 442-8565 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/renters/transitional-housing

Area Served: Koochiching County

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Evergreen Shelter

622 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-4332 Website addresshttps://www.evergreenyfs.org/shelter

Area Served: Greater Bemidji area and surrounding counties

Salvation Army - International Falls

Salvation Army - International FallsLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

1301 3rd Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-3394 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/internationalfalls/programs-and-services

Area Served: Koochiching 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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