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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Women's Advocates, Inc

Women's Advocates, IncLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

6 Miles Phone number(651) 227-9966 Emailresources@wadvocates.org Website addresshttps://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/shelter-healing

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program Call for Location 7 Miles Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Philomena House

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Transitional Housing - Pregnant Women and New Moms Call for Location 7 Miles Phone number(651) 373-1205 EmailPhilomenaHouse906@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.philomenahouse.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

The Dwelling Place

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Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Call for Location 7 Miles Phone number(651) 776-4805 Emailhousing@tdpmn.org Website addresshttp://www.tdpmn.org/program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location 8 Miles Phone number(651) 287-4801 Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

360 Communities

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Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location 8 Miles Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Esperanza United

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Domestic Violence Shelter El Refugio Call for Location 8 Miles Phone number(651) 772-1611 Emailinfo@esperanzaunited.org Website addresshttps://esperanzaunited.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Theresa Living Center

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Transitional Housing - Caroline Family Services

917 Jessamine Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

8 Miles Phone number(651) 774-5594 Website addresshttps://www.theresalivingcenter.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sojourner Project

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Domestic Violence Shelter Sojourner Project - Shelter and Support

PO Box 272, Hopkins, MN, 55343

9 Miles Phone number(952) 933-7422 Emailinfo@sojournerproject.org Website addresshttps://www.sojournerproject.org/programs-services

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

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Emergency Shelter Family Service Center

2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109

10 Miles Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter

Area Served: Ramsey 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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