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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Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Head Start Training Center

300 E 43rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Head Start Granite Falls Head Start

555 7th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Head Start Madison Head Start

422 5th Ave, Madison, MN, 56256

Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org/program-options

Area Served: Lac Qui Parle County

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

Richfield Public School District

Richfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

401 W 70th St, Richfield, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 798-6000 Website addresshttps://ce.richfieldschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Richfield Public School District

Richfield Public School District

Richfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

401 W 70th St, Richfield, MN, 55423

Phone number(612) 243-3000 Website addresshttps://ce.richfieldschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Richfield Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

4148 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427

Phone number(763) 504-4170 Website addresshttps://www.rdale.org

Area Served: Robbinsdale Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

4148 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427

Phone number(763) 504-4170 Emailecfe_281@rdale.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.rdale.org/ecfe

Area Served: Robbinsdale Public School District

Scott County Community Development Agency

Scott County Community Development AgencyLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Belle Haven Apts

400 S Chestnut St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

Phone number(952) 402-9022 Emailcda-info@scottcda.org Website addresshttps://scottcda.org/services/affordable-rentals

Area Served: Scott County

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

People Serving People Inc. - PSPLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/what-we-do/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Simpson Housing Services - Administrative Office

160 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 874-8683 Emailinfo@simpsonhousing.org Website addresshttps://simpsonhousing.org/programs/children-youth-services

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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