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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Psych Recovery, Inc.

Psych Recovery, Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Assessment

2550 University Ave W, Ste 229N, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 645-3115 Website addresshttp://www.psychrecoveryinc.com/psychTesting.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Proof Alliance

Proof AllianceLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

1876 Minnehaha Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-2370 Website addresshttps://www.proofalliance.org/for-individuals-and-families/i-am-a-caregiver

Area Served: Statewide

Sapphire Doula LLC

Sapphire Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 730-5790 Emailtricia@sapphiredoula.com Website addresshttps://sapphiredoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Relational Therapy Collective

Relational Therapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

1919 University Ave W, Ste 425, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 212-5288 Emailclinic@rtcmn.org Website addresshttps://www.irwb.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Apple Valley

14201 Cedar Ave, Bethel's Rock Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Dakota County

Small Sums

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

2375 University Ave W, Ste 150, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 242-9441 EmailContactUs@SmallSums.org Website addresshttps://www.smallsums.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Cliff Hill Townhouses

2062 - 2064 E 117th St, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 890-0212 Emailcliffhill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Reclaim

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Counseling Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 104, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 235-6743 Emailinfo@reclaim.care Website addresshttps://www.reclaim.care/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Red Lake Nation

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Tribal Health and Human Services Red Lake Nation Embassy - Minneapolis Urban Office

2929 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 874-9588 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/tribal-programs

Area Served: Red Lake Nation tribal members in the 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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