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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Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic

One Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 725-2000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

One Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 725-1921 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#mental-health-care-1

Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center

1201 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(800) 827-1000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of Minnesota

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #12 - North Mid Central

332 Minnesota St, Ste W1410, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(800) 657-3506 Emailaaron.p.dierks@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd

Area Served: Benton, Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stevens, Todd, and Traverse counties

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Nexus-Kindred Family Healing St. Cloud Office

412 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 200-2442 EmailNKD-RelativeKinServices@nexusfamilyhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-kindred-family-healing/foster-careadoption-services

Area Served: Central MN. Kinship Navigator Services are provided statewide.

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Nexus - Aspen House

2031 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 447-4090 Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/aspen-house/short-term-youth-shelter

Area Served: Dakota County

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition

Minnesota Legal Services CoalitionLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Legal Services State Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/#main-container

Area Served: Statewide

PACER Center

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Parenting Support - Special Education

8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437

Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 384-6685 EmailLee.Jones@msa.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

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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