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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Lake Superior Public School District

Lake Superior Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

1640 Hwy 2, Ste 200, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 834-8201 Website addresshttps://www.isd381.k12.mn.us/community-ed/preschool

Area Served: Lake Superior Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Keystone Community Food Shelf

1800 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-3792 Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul

Jewish Federation of Greater St. PaulLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby

PO Box 50649, Mendota, MN, 55150

Phone number(651) 695-3195 Emailekonstan@stpaulfed.org Website addresshttps://jewishstpaul.org/our-work/community-engagement-and-impact-programs/building-jewish-identity/shalom-baby

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Jordan Public Schools District

Jordan Public Schools DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

500 Sunset Dr, Ste 1, Jordan, MN, 55352

Phone number(952) 492-4336 Emailjwendorff@isd717.org Website addresshttps://els.isd717.org/programs/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Jordan Public School District

Jordan Public Schools District

Jordan Public Schools DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

500 Sunset Dr, Ste 1, Jordan, MN, 55352

Phone number(952) 492-3233 Website addresshttps://els.isd717.org/programs/jordan-preschool

Area Served: Jordan Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Joyce Uptown Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 825-4431 Emailinfo@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Minneapolis

Marie Sandvik Center

Marie Sandvik CenterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

1112 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-9617 Emailmsc@usfamily.net Website addresshttps://www.mariesandvikcenter.org/adult-ministry

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Marie Sandvik Center

Marie Sandvik CenterLink: view organization details

Holiday Program

1112 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-9617 Emailmsc@usfamily.net Website addresshttps://www.mariesandvikcenter.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Loaves and Fishes

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Free or Low-Cost Meals St. John's Lutheran Church - Shakopee

119 8th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 445-5666 Emailoffice@loavesandfishesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/find-a-community-meal

Area Served: Scott County

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and FishesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Salvation Army Temple Corps

1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 377-9810 Emailoffice@loavesandfishesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/find-a-community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin 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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