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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Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Phone number(763) 745-5042 Emailmichele.bedor@wayzataschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org/earlylearning/ecfe

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 491-8580 Emailgrimms@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

St. David's Center for Child and Family DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Minnetonka Center Call for Location Phone number(952) 939-0396 Emailcoreinfo@stdavidscenter.org Website addresshttps://www.stdavidsmn.org/services/home-visiting

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin and Scott counties

St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

St. David's Center for Child and Family DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Parenting Support The Harman Center for Child & Family Wellbeing

1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(952) 939-0396 Emailcentralintake@stdavidsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.stdavidsmn.org/services/home-visiting

Area Served: Serves the Twin Cities metro area.

FamilyWise Services

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Parenting Support FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis

3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

Phone number(612) 617-0191 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Centro Tyrone Guzman

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Parenting Support

1915 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 874-1412 Emailinfocenter@centromn.org Website addresshttps://www.centromn.org/family-engagement

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tandem

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Parenting Support

4105 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 823-0301 Emailkimberly@wearetandem.org Website addresshttps://www.wearetandem.org/material-needs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Family Values for Life

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Parenting Support

1280 Arcade St, First Covenant Church, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 774-6663 Emailinfo@familyvaluesforlife.org Website addresshttps://fvflmn.org/programs-2/jump-start-the-new-you

Area Served: East Side of St. Paul

Mahtomedi Public School District

Mahtomedi Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115

Phone number(651) 407-2443 Emailangela.lundblad@isd832.net Website addresshttps://www.communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/o/communityed/page/welcome-to-early-childhood

Area Served: Mahtomedi Public School District

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 425-6631 Emailjbeaird@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

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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