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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Northfield Public School District

Northfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Teen Parent Program Northfield Community Education Center

700 Lincoln Pkwy, Northfield, MN, 55057

Phone number(507) 664-3649 Website addresshttps://northfieldschools.org/communityeducation/early-childhood-school-age-care/early-childhood-programs

Area Served: City of Northfield and Rice County

Northland Community School

Northland Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

316 Main St E, Remer, MN, 56672

Phone number(218) 327-5711 Emailjsundquist@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd118.k12.mn.us/schools-e4/preschool/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Northland Community Schools District 118

Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)

Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

1964 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 521-4405 Emailcommunications@the-naz.org Website addresshttps://northsideachievement.org/what-we-do/family-achievement-coaches

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Northwoods Pregnancy Center

Northwoods Pregnancy CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2300 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-3035 Emaildirector@northwoodspregnancy.com Website addresshttps://northwoodspregnancy.com/prenatal-parenting-support

Area Served: Bemidji and the surrounding area

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

Ogilvie Public School District

Ogilvie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

333 School Dr, Ogilvie, MN, 56358

Phone number(320) 272-5000 Emailelehn@ogilvie.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us/domain/51

Area Served: Ogilvie Public School District

Olmsted County Public Health Services

Olmsted County Public Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 328-6099 Emailjenna.waddell@olmstedcounty.gov Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/child-youth/parenting-resources

Area Served: Olmsted County

Onamia Public School District

Onamia Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

35465 125th Ave, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 532-6832 Emailkmartin@onamia.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.onamia.k12.mn.us/page/3195

Area Served: Onamia Public School District

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

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

Area Served: City of Mankato

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

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

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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