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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Guiding Star Wakota

Guiding Star WakotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1140 Robert St S, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 457-1195 Emailemail@guidingstarwakota.org Website addresshttps://guidingstarwakota.org/pregnancy-parenting-education-classes

Area Served: Northern Dakota County (West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, and Mendota Heights) and St. Paul's West Side

Hancock Public School District

Hancock Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

371 Hancock Ave, Hancock, MN, 56244

Phone number(320) 392-5621 Emailtim.pahl@hancockisd768.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/hancockisd768.org/community-education/early-childhood

Area Served: Hancock Public School District

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033

Phone number(651) 480-7678 Emailamcginnis@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastingscommunityed.com/page/ecfe

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

Phone number(218) 483-3316 Emailcellingson@hawley.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.hawley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

Hayfield Public School District

Hayfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

9 6th Ave SE, Hayfield, MN, 55940

Phone number(507) 671-1522 Emailgslaathaug@hayfield.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hayfield.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hayfield Public School District

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Maternal Health Hotline

5600 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD, 20857

Phone number(833) 852-6262 Website addresshttps://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Area Served: Nationwide

Health Resources Center - Detroit Lakes

Health Resources Center - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

904 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 844-8822 Emailoffice@hrcdl.org Website addresshttps://hrcdl.org/parenting-classes

Area Served: Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities

Hendricks Public School District

Hendricks Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

200 E Lincoln St, Hendricks, MN, 56136

Phone number(507) 275-3115 Emailpaul.chick@isd402.org Website addresshttps://www.hendrickspublicschools.org

Area Served: Hendricks Public School District

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

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Parenting Support Brookdale Service Center

6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(612) 543-2232 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/family-home-visiting

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Hennepin County Mental Health Center

2215 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 543-2232 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/family-home-visiting

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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