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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS

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Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Program Office

PO Box 64249, St. Paul, MN, 55164

Phone number(651) 431-2660 Emaildhsombudsman.smhcp@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ombudsperson-for-managed-care.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Child Care and Early Education Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building

444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 431-3809 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/child-care-and-early-education

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Adoption Services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building

444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 431-4660 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/adoption-foster-care-and-kinship-supports

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Refugee Resettlement Programs Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building

444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(651) 431-3837 Emaildhs.rposupportdesk@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/refugee-resettlement

Area Served: Statewide

Modest Needs

Modest NeedsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

33 Irving Pl, Fl 5, New York, NY, 10003

Phone number(844) 667-3776 Emailgeneral.questions@modestneeds.org Website addresshttps://www.modestneeds.org/for-applicants

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Hands & Voices

Minnesota Hands & VoicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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

Phone number(303) 492-6283 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://mnhandsandvoices.lssmn.org/about-us/our-services

Area Served: Statewide

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training

820 9th St N, Ste 250, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(800) 325-5332 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling

820 9th St N, Ste 250, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(800) 325-5332 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Duluth

402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 302-8400 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Aitkin

20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 735-6122 Emailcareerforce.aitkin@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Aitkin County. Service area may be dependent on program

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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