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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Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities OrthopedicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Twin Cities Orthopedics - Vadnais Heights

3545 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 439-8807 Website addresshttps://www.tcomn.com/services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

2395 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 644-3983 Emailinfo@sayfsm.org Website addresshttps://sayfsm.org/index

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

2395 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 644-3983 Emailinfo@sayfsm.org Website addresshttps://sayfsm.org/programs.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Transtech Mobility

Transtech MobilityLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies

1002 Mainstreet, Ste 100, Hopkins, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 935-1515 Emailmarkm@transtechmobility.com Website addresshttps://transtechmobility.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Southern Anoka Community Assistance

Southern Anoka Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421

Phone number(763) 789-2444 Emailinfo@sacafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://sacafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis

Southern Anoka Community Assistance

Southern Anoka Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Holiday Program

627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421

Phone number(763) 789-2444 Emailinfo@sacafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://sacafoodshelf.org/holiday-toy-giveaway

Area Served: Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office

375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office

375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Cambridge Service Center

110 Buchanan St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 689-3354 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties

The Change, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)

381 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107

Phone number(612) 259-7384 Emailinfo@thechangeinc.org Website addresshttps://www.thechangeinc.org

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

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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