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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Refugee Health Assessment

The Minnesota Refugee Health Assessment is a health exam is done by clinicians who have been trained to provide the best care possible to refugees and other new arrivals to Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program and local public health partners coordinate this exam and it cannot be scheduled directly with clinics. For questions or to schedule a refugee health assessment, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program at refugeehealth@state.mn.us or 651-201-5414.

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Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Emergency/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-6336 Emailclsintake@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Disabilities/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-6115 Emailphintake@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Parenting/HomeVisits/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(952) 891-7171 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/MentalHealth/Adult/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-6100 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(952) 891-7445 Emailfollowalong@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Dakota County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 554-6424 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/MentalHealth/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(651) 554-5909 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Dakota 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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