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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Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center - Wadena

15 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 632-5201 Emailoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org Website addresshttps://lakesareapregnancy.org/free-services

Area Served: Wadena County

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center - Staples

616 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 895-5200 Emailoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org Website addresshttps://lakesareapregnancy.org/free-services

Area Served: Todd County

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers

Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

Northland Area Family Service Center

Northland Area Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

320 Eagle Ave NE, Remer, MN, 56672

Phone number(218) 566-3636 Website addresshttps://northlandfamilycenter.org/resources

Area Served: Cass County

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood HouseLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center The Wellstone Center

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

Phone number(651) 789-3602 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/family-centers

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood HouseLink: view organization details

Community and Family Resource Center Neighborhood House on Montreal

1080 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116

Phone number(651) 789-3602 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/family-centers

Area Served: Ramsey County

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free Diapers

3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 405-0508 Emailneighborhood@mountolivelutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.mountolivechurch.org/community/neighborhood-ministries

Area Served: Minneapolis

Metro Women's Center Inc.

Metro Women's Center Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

6418 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 2, Crystal, MN, 55428

Phone number(763) 533-8642 Emailinfo@metrowomenscenter.org Website addresshttps://metrowomenscenter.org/services/hope-resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center

New Beginnings Pregnancy Care CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center - Grand Rapids

605 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 326-0404 Emailoffice@newbeginningspregnancy.com Website addresshttps://newbeginningspregnancy.com/free-material-assistance-support

Area Served: Itasca 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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