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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Families First Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center

927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Phone number(218) 879-1227 Website addresshttps://www.fdlband.org/services/human_services/social_services.php#collapse930b5

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - New Lives Bois Forte Health Services - Nett Lake

5219 Saint John Dr, Orr, MN, 55771

Phone number(218) 410-3293 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/maternal-child-health

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372

Phone number(952) 496-6168 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis American Indian CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 879-1700 Website addresshttps://www.maicnet.org/family-services

Area Served: Hennepin County Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC)

2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 728-2000 Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/family-stabilization-1

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

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

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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

American Indian Family Center

American Indian Family CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

579 Wells St, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 793-3803 Emailinfo@aifcmn.org Website addresshttps://aifcmn.org/services/family/parent-mentor

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin counties FHPAP serves Ramsey county only

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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