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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Kat Stangler

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Doula Support

Northfield, MN, 55057

Phone number(507) 581-2985 Emailgoldenhourbirthservicesmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.goldenhourbirthservicesmn.com/birthdoulasupport

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation, St. Louis, Scott, Steele, Waseca

Liz Hochman

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Doula Support

Hopkins, MN, 55343

Phone number(612) 229-2490 Emailliz@birthedmn.com Website addresshttps://www.birthedmn.com

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin

Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc.

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Counseling Services Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc. - Fridley

5155 E River Rd, Ste 401, Fridley, MN, 55421

Phone number(763) 780-3307 Emaildhenry@lighthousepsych.org Website addresshttps://www.lighthousepsychmn.org/individual/couples/family-therapy

Area Served: Anoka County

Jeremiah Program

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Parenting Support - Single Moms Jeremiah Program - Minneapolis Campus

1510 Laurel Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(833) 576-6621 Emailinfo@jeremiahprogram.org Website addresshttps://jeremiahprogram.org/for-moms/become-a-jp-mom

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Jeremiah Program

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Parenting Support - Single Moms Jeremiah Program - St. Paul Campus

932 Rondo Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 332-5005 Emailinfo@jeremiahprogram.org Website addresshttps://jeremiahprogram.org/for-moms/become-a-jp-mom

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

MEISA Transportation Services, LLC

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Transportation - School Students

8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 380, Golden Valley, MN, 55426

Phone number(612) 454-4175 Emailinfo@meisatransportation.com Website addresshttps://www.meisatransportationservices.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Loving Hands Transportation LLC

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Transportation Loving Hands Transportation - Elk River

PO Box 385, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 607-8700 Emailinfo@lovinghandstransport.com Website addresshttps://lovinghandstransportation.com/services

Area Served: Sherburne, Mille Lacs, Anoka, Stearns, Wright counties

Lift Garage

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Low-Cost Auto Repair

2401 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 866-5840 Emailinfo@theliftgarage.org Website addresshttps://www.theliftgarage.org/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Riverdale Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

3585 124th Ave NW, Ste 400, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 767-1524 EmailofficeRK@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Blaine Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

1351 113th Ave NE, Ste 400B, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 415-1222 Emailofficebk@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

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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