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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Discovery Mental Health

Discovery Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Lifehacks for Dads

6209 81st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55443

1 Mile Phone number(612) 207-9953 Emailryan.plasch@discoverymentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.discoverymentalhealth.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Global Fatherhood Foundation

Global Fatherhood FoundationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Fathers

6901 78th Ave N, Sste 106, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445

1 Mile Phone number(763) 205-9643 Website addresshttps://globalfatherhoodfoundation.org/programs-activities

Area Served: Hennepin County

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers

4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428

5 Miles Phone number(612) 327-5859 Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Golden Valley

5830 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

9 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Richfield

1515 E 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423

17 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Shakopee

3253 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN, 55379

27 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Scott County

Options for Women - Mankato

Options for Women - MankatoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Foundations of Fatherhood

11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 11, Mankato, MN, 56001

73 Miles Phone number(507) 508-0817 Website addresshttps://www.optionsmankato.org/support-services/foundations-of-fatherhood-classes

Area Served: City of Mankato

Family Service Rochester

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Parenting Support - Father Project Family Service Rochester - Main Office

4600 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

84 Miles Phone number(507) 287-2010 Emailoffice@familyservicerochester.org Website addresshttps://familyservicerochester.org/Father-Project

Area Served: Olmsted and Rice counties

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Rochester

1449 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

89 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: City of Rochester

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Rochester (Campus Dr)

2118 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

89 Miles Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: City of Rochester

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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