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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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - St. Paul

1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

National Seating & Mobility

National Seating & MobilityLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies National Seating & Mobility Inc. - St. Paul

2222 Woodale Dr, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 756-7419 Website addresshttps://www.nsm-seating.com/medical-supplies

Area Served: Ramsey County

Mni Sota Fund

Mni Sota FundLink: view organization details

American Indian Financial Education Program

1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 225-0480 Emailinfo@mnisotafund.org Website addresshttps://mnisotafund.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution

96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

Options for Women East

Options for Women EastLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

891 White Bear Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 776-2328 Website addresshttps://optionsforwomeneast.com/options/parenting

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence

1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health Wellness

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health WellnessLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

14031 Burnhaven Dr, Ste 106, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 955-4110 Emailinfo@nexusofhope.com Website addresshttps://nexusofhope.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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