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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Pillsbury United Communities

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Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

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Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Oak Park Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Pillsbury United Communities

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Parenting Support Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location Phone number(612) 824-0708 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Cultivating Family Services, LLC

Cultivating Family Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Cultivating Family Services - Brooklyn Center

3300 County Road 10, Ste 304I, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 355-5461 Emailadmin@cultivatingfamilyservices.com Website addresshttps://www.cultivatingfamilyservices.com/parenting

Area Served: Hennepin County

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities

PO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471

Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

Family Enhancement Center

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Parenting Support

4826 Chicago Ave, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 827-3028 Emailcarolyn@mnpreventabuse.org Website addresshttps://familyenhancementcenter.org/the-nest-program

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities Metro area

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

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Parenting Support Options for Women - Morris

615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Ortonville

25 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 487-0111 Emailfrontdesk@optionsortonville.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone County

Pregnancy Choices - Apple Valley

Pregnancy Choices - Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

15010 Glazier Ave, Ste 104, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(952) 234-9850 Emailinfo@mypregnancychoices.com Website addresshttps://mypregnancychoices.com/unplanned-pregnancy-info-guys

Area Served: Dakota County

Isuroon

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Parenting Support Call for Location Phone number(612) 886-2731 Emailcommunications@isuroon.org Website addresshttps://isuroon.org/parent-capacity-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area ARMHS available in Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey 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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