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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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling

180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 259-7500 EmailCareerForce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed

Area Served: Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN

530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org)

530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Duluth Office

402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 302-8418 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Duluth Office

402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 302-8418 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Find a Genetic Counselor

321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455

Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/find-a-counselor-clinic

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Information and Support

321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455

Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/reasoningsforgeneticcounseling

Area Served: Statewide

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Mid-Minnesota Legal AidLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - St. Cloud Office

110 6th Ave S, Ste 200, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 253-0121 Emailinfo@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help

Area Served: Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties Also serves seniors age 60 and over in Cass, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Pine, Wadena counties For Social Security Disability help, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti and Yellow Medicine Counties

Mental Health Minnesota

Mental Health MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline

2233 University Ave W, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 288-0400 Emailinfo@mentalhealthmn.org Website addresshttps://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)

Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service

33 S 6th St, Ste 4540, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

Emailinfo@mnbars.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlawyerreferral.org

Area Served: Statewide

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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