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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Peak Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Carver Ridge Townhomes

340 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 592-3271 Website addresshttps://www.peakliving.com

Area Served: Carver County

Peak Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Elm Creek Apartments

11719 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN, 55316

Phone number(612) 710-9118 Website addresshttps://www.peakliving.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Reineke Property Management

Reineke Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Central Apartments

521 4th Ave NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Rice County

Prairie Lane Ride Service LLC

Prairie Lane Ride Service LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

13083 Island Lake Rd W, Lengby, MN, 56651

Phone number(866) 217-6708 Emailprairielane.rs@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Prairie-Lane-Ride-Service-61557339519344

Area Served: Mahnomen County

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Heintz Center

1926 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 280-3169 Emailkerry.novotny@rctc.edu Website addresshttps://www.rctc.edu/program/dh/clinic

Area Served: Olmsted and surrounding counties

Rochester Public Transit

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Local Bus Service

4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 328-7433 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/public-transportation

Area Served: Rochester area

Rochester Public Transit

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (ZIPS)

4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 328-2434 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/rochester-public-transit/accessibility-paratransit

Area Served: Rochester area

Safe Place Safe Passages

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Counseling Services

49 Central St, Ste 2, Circle Pines, MN, 55014

Phone number(651) 491-3377 Emailbethann@safeplacesafepassages.com Website addresshttp://safeplacesafepassages.com/specialties

Area Served: Anoka County

Safe Place Safe Passages

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Counseling Services Frankin Family Services

5009 Excelsior Blvd, Ste 130, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

Phone number(651) 491-3377 Emailbethann@safeplacesafepassages.com Website addresshttp://safeplacesafepassages.com/specialties

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rochester Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office

615 7th St SW, Edison Building, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 328-4023 Website addresshttps://www.rochesterschools.org

Area Served: Rochester Public School District

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

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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