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
  - 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
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Affiliated Counseling Center

Affiliated Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

7260 University Ave NE, Ste 235, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 572-2605 Emailinfo@mncounseling.com Website addresshttps://www.mncounseling.com/services-provided

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc.

Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Therapy Bloomwell Behavioral Health Inc. - Bloomington

7901 Xerxes Ave S, Ste 116, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(612) 201-2468

Area Served: Hennepin County

Brooklyn Center Public School District

Brooklyn Center Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Clinic Health Resource Center

6500 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(763) 450-3385 x5100 Website addresshttps://www.bccs286.org/supporting-our-community/health-resource-center

Area Served: Hennepin County

Alliance Housing Inc.

Alliance Housing Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Alliance - 10th

2413 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-2267 Emailinfo@alliancehousinginc.org Website addresshttps://www.alliancehousinginc.org/properties

Area Served: Hennepin County

Acme Care Services Inc.

Acme Care Services Inc.Link: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

1433 E Franklin Ave, Ste 7B, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 263-2964

Area Served: Hennepin County

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)Link: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) American Indian Community Development Corporation - Franklin II

1600 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 843-2103 Website addresshttps://www.aicdc-mn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Berea Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Berea Lutheran Church Missouri SynodLink: view organization details

Food Distribution

7538 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 861-7121 Website addresshttps://www.berealutheran.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180084471&sec_id=180016984

Area Served: Hennepin County

Authentic Roots Therapy

Authentic Roots TherapyLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment

7077 Northland Cir N, Ste 330, Minneapolis, MN, 55428

Phone number(612) 217-0763 EmailNeuroPsych@AuthenticRootsTherapy.com Website addresshttps://www.authenticrootstherapy.com/christina-franklin-phd-lp

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers

1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Auracare LLC

Auracare LLCLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

105 Hamel Rd, Ste 279, Hamel, MN, 55340

Phone number(612) 431-7351

Area Served: Hennepin 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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