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
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - 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

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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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The Link

The LinkLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Safe Harbor Division Call for Location Phone number(612) 232-5428 Website addresshttps://thelinkmn.org/what-we-do/youth-experiencing-homelessness

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott and Carver counties

The Shepherd's In

The Shepherd's InLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

Fairmont, MN, 56031

Phone number(507) 236-5362 Website addresshttps://shepherdsin.com

Area Served: Fairmont area

Theresa Living Center

Theresa Living CenterLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Caroline Family Services

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

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

Area Served: Ramsey County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Transitional Housing of Steele County

Transitional Housing of Steele CountyLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 446-9315 Emailsupport@transitionalhousingsc.com Website addresshttps://www.transitionalhousingsc.com/programs

Area Served: Steele County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCC) - Brainerd Office

2410 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 829-2410 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Little Falls Center

501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 632-3691 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com

Area Served: Morrison County

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Crookston Administrative Office

102 N Broadway, Crookston, MN, 56716

Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: West Polk, West Marshall and Norman counties

Tubman

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Transitional Housing Harriet Tubman Center East

1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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