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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/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
  - 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
  - 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
    - 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
  - 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

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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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Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Esperanza United

Esperanza UnitedLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Ramsey 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

EVOLVE Family Services

EVOLVE Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Children EVOLVE Family Services - East Office

5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/foster-care/emergency-shelter-care

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

Family Pathways

Family PathwaysLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter The Refuge Network - Cambridge

1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/emergency-domestic-violence-shelter

Area Served: Isanti County

Family Promise in Anoka County

Family Promise in Anoka CountyLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Shelter

Area Served: Anoka County

Family Promise of Kandiyohi County

Family Promise of Kandiyohi CountyLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

312 6th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 441-2288 Emaildirector@familypromiseofkc.org Website addresshttp://www.familypromiseofkc.org/about-family-promise

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Family Promise Rochester

Family Promise RochesterLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

913 1st St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 281-3122 Website addresshttps://www.fprochestermn.org/copy-of-family-homeless-shelter

Area Served: Olmsted County

Family Promise Rochester

Family Promise RochesterLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

913 1st St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 281-3122 Website addresshttps://fprochestermn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Family Rise Together

Family Rise TogetherLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

201 E 1st St, Ste 3-4, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 461-1722 Emailadmin@familyrisetogether.org Website addresshttps://www.familyrisetogether.org

Area Served: St. Louis 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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