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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Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Holiday Program Northwest Family Service Center

7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://www.ceap.org/what-we-do/childrens-programs.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Northwest Family Service Center

7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://www.ceap.org/what-we-do/childrens-programs.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training

505 4th Ave S, Rm 320, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/workforce-development

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling

505 4th Ave S, Rm 320, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/economic-development/minneapolis-employment-training

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Central Lutheran Church

Central Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-4416 Emailinfo@centralmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.centralmpls.org/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS)

East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 643-1168 EmailFHPOrientation@esns.org Website addresshttps://www.esns.org/familyhealing

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin county. Service area may be dependent on program

East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS)

East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS)Link: view organization details

Job Training

1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 787-4090 Emailawatson@esns.org Website addresshttps://www.esns.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin county. Service area may be dependent on program

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6302 Emailinfo@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 722-8722 Emailinfo@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily 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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