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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Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel

435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/mental-health-care

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel

435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/program/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Twin Cities Mothers of Multiples

Twin Cities Mothers of MultiplesLink: view organization details

Support Group - Mothers of Multiples

PO Box 131841, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 300-9506 Emailinfo@tcmom.org Website addresshttps://tcmom.org/meetings

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs

St. Paul Regional Water Services

St. Paul Regional Water ServicesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1900 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 266-6350 Emailwaterinquiries@ci.stpaul.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-services/billing-and-payment/help-paying-your-water-bill

Area Served: Ramsey County

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Phone number(651) 665-0150 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

10 Yorkton Ct, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 641-6604 Emailscholarships@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Think Small - Minneapolis

3433 Broadway St NE, Ste 460, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(651) 641-0305 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Twin Cities Medical Clinic American Immigrations

Twin Cities Medical Clinic American ImmigrationsLink: view organization details

Clinic Twin Cities Immigration Clinic

4601 Excelsior Blvd, Ste 407, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

Phone number(952) 926-0025 Website addresshttps://www.twincitiesmedicalclinic.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Dunedin Hi-Rise and Denedin Terrace Office

469 Ada St, St. Paul, MN, 55107

Phone number(651) 298-5664 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

St. Paul Public Housing AgencyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Exchange Hi-Rise

10 Exchange St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Phone number(651) 292-6080 Website addresshttps://www.stpha.org

Area Served: Ramsey 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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