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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS

3.Contact a mental health provider that specializes in working with young children (birth-5 years) and their families. Explore other supportive programs available in your community.

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Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Head Start Lakes Head Start Center

1790 11th St SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/head-start/program-options-2-2

Area Served: Washington County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Head Start Newport Head Start Center

1596 11th Ave, Newport, MN, 55055

Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/head-start/program-options-2-2

Area Served: Washington County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Head Start Oakdale Head Start Center

6355 10th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128

Phone number(763) 783-4300 Website addresshttps://accap.org/head-start/program-options-2-2

Area Served: Washington County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)

Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP)Link: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 3500, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 783-4711 Emailels@accap.org Website addresshttps://accap.org/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Anoka and Washington counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/legal-advocacy

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

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

Baby Cafe USA

Baby Cafe USALink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding

16 Hawthorne St, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Website addresshttps://www.babycafeusa.org/all-baby-cafes.html

Area Served: Locations in Alexandria, Bemidji, Blue Earth, Buffalo, Cambridge, Fairmont, Hastings, Monticello, North Branch, Owatonna, Prescott, St. Cloud, St. Michael, St. Paul, Stillwater and Wells

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing

451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 291-0211 Emailinfo@wilder.org Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/supportive-housing-services

Area Served: Ramsey 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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