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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Open Cities Health Center

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Clinic Open Cities Health Center - Dunlap Clinic

409 Dunlap St N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 290-9200 Emailinfo@opencitieshealth.org Website addresshttps://opencitieshealth.org/services/primary-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Open Cities Health Center

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Counseling Services Open Cities Health Center - Dunlap Clinic

409 Dunlap St N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 290-9200 Emailinfo@opencitieshealth.org Website addresshttps://opencitieshealth.org/services/behavioral-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Open Cities Health Center

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Dental Clinic Open Cities Health Center - North End Clinic

916 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 290-9200 Emailinfo@opencitieshealth.org Website addresshttps://opencitieshealth.org/services/dental-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Open Cities Health Center

Open Cities Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Open Cities Health Center - North End Clinic

916 Rice St, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 290-9200 Emailinfo@opencitieshealth.org Website addresshttps://opencitieshealth.org/services/primary-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Newgate School

Newgate SchoolLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Cars - Wheels for Women

2900 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 378-0177 Emailcontact@newgateschool.org Website addresshttps://www.newgateschool.org/our-programs/wheels-for-women

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)

Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)Link: view organization details

American Indian Community Engagement

1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 235-4976 Emailinfo@nacdi.org Website addresshttps://www.nacdi.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)

Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 235-4976 Website addresshttps://nacdi.org/programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Minneapolis Public Housing AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program - St. Francis

2570 - 2662 230th Ct NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070

Phone number(612) 342-1400 Website addresshttps://mphaonline.org/mpha-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program - Columbia Heights

843 - 881 41st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421

Phone number(612) 342-1400 Website addresshttps://mphaonline.org/mpha-housing

Area Served: Anoka County

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Mid-Minnesota Legal AidLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Minneapolis Office

111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 332-1441 Emailinfo@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help

Area Served: Hennepin County For Social Security Advocacy: Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin and Wright 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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