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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Phone number(651) 665-0150 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Think Small - Minneapolis

3433 Broadway St NE, Ste 460, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(651) 641-0305 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

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

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(952) 681-6214 Emailsmoline1@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/elwb/ecfe

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

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

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis

5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

Phone number(952) 546-0616 Emailjfcs@jfcsmpls.org Website addresshttps://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/education-and-learning

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minneapolis Public School District

Minneapolis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1250 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 668-2127 Emailecfe@mpls.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mpschools.org/academics/ece/ecfe

Area Served: Minneapolis Public School District

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support NorthPoint Main Campus and Human Services Building

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/who-we-serve/families/new-family-resources

Area Served: Hennepin County

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1301 10th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 274-4342 Emailinfo@phylliswheatley.org Website addresshttps://www.phylliswheatley.org/qpa

Area Served: Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis; primarily the north side. Referrals are accepted from other counties as well.

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailstcloud@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help.html

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

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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