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.

Language

Home
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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Parenting Support Programs

Get connected with resources, information and other parents who understand what you are going through.

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

;

Way to Grow

Way to GrowLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

201 Irving Ave N, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 874-4740 Emailwtg@mplswaytogrow.org Website addresshttps://waytogrow.org/enroll

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Parenting Support South Minneapolis

1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Parenting Support North Minneapolis

1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

Area Served: Hennepin County

Randolph Public School District

Randolph Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

29101 Dawson Ave, Randolph, MN, 55065

Phone number(507) 645-7409 Emailrutledgem@district195.org Website addresshttps://randolph.k12.mn.us/District/Class/82-Early-Childhood-Family-Education

Area Served: Dakota County

Making Our Moms Successful (MOMS)

Making Our Moms Successful (MOMS)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Single Mothers

12921 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 446-5107 Emailoffice@momsprogram.org Website addresshttps://momsprogram.org

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Eden Prairie

11010 Prairie Lakes Dr, Prairie Lakes Corporate Center Ste 350, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 746-2522 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/dads-group.pdf

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott, and Carver counties

Urban Ventures

Urban VenturesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Latino Community

2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 638-1000 Emailinfo@urbanventures.org Website addresshttps://urbanventures.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis Online classes can be accessed Nationally

Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014

Phone number(763) 792-6101 Emailcsendle@isd12.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecfe

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068

Phone number(952) 388-1950 EmailZachary.Gonsioroski@district196.org Website addresshttps://ce.district196.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

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

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel