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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Lifts Transportation

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Transportation

730 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063

Phone number(888) 469-7433 Emailinfo@liftstransportation.com Website addresshttps://liftstransportation.com/ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, and Koochiching counties

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Northome Head Start

11731 Highway 1, Northome, MN, 56661

Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org

Area Served: Koochiching County

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International FallsLink: view organization details

Job Training Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth

520 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 730-4200 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Duluth

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International FallsLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth

520 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 730-4200 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Duluth

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International FallsLink: view organization details

Job Training Library CareerForce Corner in Hoyt Lakes

206 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Municipal Building, Hoyt Lakes, MN, 55750

Phone number(218) 225-2412 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Hoyt Lakes

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International Falls

Library CareerForce Corner in Duluth, Hoyt Lakes, International FallsLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Library CareerForce Corner in Hoyt Lakes

206 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Municipal Building, Hoyt Lakes, MN, 55750

Phone number(218) 225-2412 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/CareerForceCorner

Area Served: City of Hoyt Lakes

John Tracy Center

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Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters

2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018

Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support

800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002

Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Jefferson Lines

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Local Bus Service

2100 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(858) 800-8898 Emailinfo@jeffersonlines.com Website addresshttps://www.jeffersonlines.com

Area Served: Provides direct service to over 55 Minnesota communities and connects passengers to locations throughout a 14 state network. Has major transfer hubs in Fargo, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Albert Lea and Sioux Falls.

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service

1825 I St NW, Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20006

Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

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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