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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Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Fremont Clinic

3300 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Central Clinic

2301 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Sheridan Clinic

342 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic North Metro Clinic

10081 Dogwood St NW, Ste 100, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448

Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Anoka and Northern Hennepin counties

Nath Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families Innsbruck Townhomes

1510-1570 50th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 244-8899 Website addresshttps://nathcompanies.com/real-estate

Area Served: Olmsted County

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)

Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Shoreview Office

3490 Lexington Ave N, Ste 205, Shoreview, MN, 55126

Phone number(651) 486-3808 Website addresshttps://www.nyfs.org/mental-health/clinic

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties. Early Childhood Mental Health services provided in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.

Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)

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Mental Health Clinic White Bear Lake Clinic

1280 N Birch Lake Blvd, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 429-8544 Website addresshttps://www.nyfs.org/mental-health/clinic

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties. Early Childhood Mental Health services provided in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.

Otter Cove Children's Museum

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Free or Low-Cost Early Learning Activities

105 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-5437 Emailplay@ottercoveff.org Website addresshttps://www.ottercoveff.org/memberships

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Nystrom & Associates Ltd

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Parenting Support Eden Prairie

11010 Prairie Lakes Dr, Prairie Lakes Corporate Center Ste 350, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 746-2522 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/dads-group.pdf

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott, and Carver 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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