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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Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being

Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-BeingLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Fridley Clinic

7954 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 780-3036 Website addresshttps://leecarlsoncenter.org

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

K Behavioral Health

K Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)

4801 W 81st St, Ste 111A, Bloomington, MN, 55437

Phone number(651) 493-2858 EmailFartun.Dirie@kbehavioralhealth.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KBehavioralHealth

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Kandiyohi, Ramsey, Rice and Stearns counties

Kanabec County Family Services

Kanabec County Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management

905 Forest Ave E, Ste 150, Mora, MN, 55051

Phone number(320) 679-6350 Emailjennifer.rowland@kanabeccountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Lovaas Institute Midwest

Lovaas Institute MidwestLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lovaas Institute Midwest - Bloomington

3800 American Blvd W, Ste 740, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(612) 925-8365 Emailinfo@lovaas.com Website addresshttps://lovaas.com/our-services/minneapolis-lincoln-ne

Area Served: Expanded Twin Cities Metro area

LifeStance Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Anoka

1833 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 421-5535 Website addresshttps://lifestance.com

Area Served: Anoka County

LifeStance Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Eden Prairie

7525 Mitchell Rd, Ste 100, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 224-2282 Website addresshttps://lifestance.com

Area Served: Carver, Hennepin, Scott and Wright counties

LifeStance Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Maplewood

2103 County Road D E, Ste B, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 748-5019 Website addresshttps://lifestance.com

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties

LifeStance Health

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Brooklyn Park

6800 78th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445

Phone number(612) 314-0349 Website addresshttps://lifestance.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Itasca County Health and Human Services

Itasca County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management

1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 327-2941 EmailCraig.Pierce@co.itasca.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.itasca.mn.us/232/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Itasca County

Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services

Koochiching County Public Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management

1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 283-7000 Website addresshttps://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/161/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Koochiching 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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