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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Agate Housing and Services

Agate Housing and ServicesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 248-2350 Emailinfo@agatemn.org Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

Avenues for Homeless YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues

1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf

Bountiful Basket Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Chaska

1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 556-0244 Emailinfo@BountifulBasketFoodShelf.org Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Two Harbors Office

2124 10th St, Norden Ind. Park, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 623-3033 EmailAmy.Renne@AEOA.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Lake County

Avivo

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Emergency Shelter Avivo Village

1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 752-8000 Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

Alluma

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Emergency Shelter Alluma - Crookston

603 Bruce St, Crookston, MN, 56716

Phone number(218) 281-3940 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/services/homeless-intervention-program

Area Served: Kittson, Marshall, Mahnomen, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties ARMHS available in Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties

360 Communities

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Burnsville Resource Center

501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 985-5300 EmailNGnerer@360communities.org Website addresshttps://360communities.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Beltrami Housing - 608 Lincoln Ave Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bill's House (Virginia Shelter)

210 3rd St N, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Virginia area

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 205 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass 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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