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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs

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

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Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center

Domestic Violence Shelter Safe Haven Shelter

PO Box 3558, Duluth, MN, 55803

(218) 728-6481 http://safehavenshelter.org/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties but will serve women in all 50 states.

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

Emergency Shelter

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

(218) 829-1120 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/provide-housing

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Transitional Housing Call for Location (800) 456-4483 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Benton, Big Stone, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties

Salvation Army - Central Minnesota

Emergency Shelter Call for Location (800) 456-4483 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing

Area Served: Benton, Big Stone, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties

Salvation Army - Duluth

Transitional Housing

215 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55806

(218) 722-7934 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/duluth/provide-housing

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Salvation Army - International Falls

Emergency Shelter

1301 3rd Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649

(218) 283-3394 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/internationalfalls/programs-and-services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Salvation Army - Mankato

Emergency Shelter Worship and Service Center

700 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001

(507) 345-7840 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/mankato/provide-housing

Area Served: Blue Earth County and greater Mankato area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Transitional Housing Booth Brown House

1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

(651) 646-2601 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/housing

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Youth Shelter Booth Brown House

1471 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

(651) 444-5757 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/boothbrownhouse/youth-emergency-shelter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Transitional Housing Harbor Light Center

1010 Currie Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

(612) 767-3100 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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