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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Unique Family Service Inc

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Counseling Services Unique Family Services - Coon Rapids

1635 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Ste 210, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(612) 703-2901 Website addresshttps://www.uniquefamilyservice.com/mental-health-services/psychotherapy

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office

2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office

2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Information and Support

310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/programs-projects

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

Sunset Mobility Inc.

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Transportation

1700 Broadway Ave N, Ste 160, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 322-0701 Website addresshttps://sunsetmobilityinc.com/services

Area Served: Serves Southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area.

TwinCare Dental

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Dental Clinic

4601 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 886-3270 Emailtwincaredental@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.twincaredental1.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Transportation Plus

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Transportation

5010 Hillsboro Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428

Phone number(612) 888-8888 Website addresshttps://www.tplusride.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information

3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University)

2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

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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