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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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Common Cup Ministry

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Parenting Support Hutchinson

105 2nd Ave SW, Ste 2, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/diaper-distribution-program

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

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Parenting Support Glencoe

712 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/diaper-distribution-program

Area Served: McLeod County, particularly area surrounding Glencoe

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support St. Paul Main Office

797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(612) 746-3524 EmailKAldana@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org/services/children-and-parenting/parenting-education

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

Cook County Public School District

Cook County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

101 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Phone number(218) 387-2271 Emailclindholm@isd166.org Website addresshttps://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/ecfe

Area Served: Cook County Public School District

Cradle of Hope

Cradle of HopeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Cromwell - Wright Public School District

Cromwell - Wright Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

5624 Hwy 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726

Phone number(218) 644-3716 Emailnlibbon@cromwellwright.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd95.org/academics/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Cromwell-Wright Public Schools

Crookston Public School District

Crookston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

402 W Fisher Ave, Ste 593, Crookston, MN, 56716

Phone number(218) 281-2762 Emaildeniceoliver@isd593.org Website addresshttps://www.crookston.k12.mn.us/departments-communityeducation

Area Served: Crookston Public School District

Crosby - Ironton Public School District

Crosby - Ironton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

711 Poplar St, Crosby, MN, 56441

Phone number(218) 545-8822 Emailageotz@ci.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe-ecse

Area Served: Crosby-Ironton Public School District

DadsFirst

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Parenting Support - Fathers

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

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 - Richfield

1515 E 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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