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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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Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/early-years-birth-5

Area Served: Minnesota

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Disabilities Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org

Area Served: Statewide

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

GreatSchools

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Parenting Support Address66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607 Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Parenting Counts

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Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Life Connections

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Parenting Support Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

FamilyEducation

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Parenting Support FEN Learning Address1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111 Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

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Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Raise the Barr

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Parenting Support Address3501 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailinfo@raisethebarr.org Website addresshttps://www.raisethebarr.org/programs

Area Served: Statewide

Anu Family Services and Parenting Mojo

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Parenting Support Center for the Challenging Child Call for Location Phone number(877) 287-2441 Emailinfo@anufs.org Website addresshttps://www.anufs.org/our-services/parent-coaching

Area Served: Nationwide

Nexus Family Healing

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Parenting Support Nexus-Kindred Family Healing St. Cloud Office Address412 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 529-0862 Emailgwelch@kindredfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/outpatient-and-community

Area Served: Central MN. Kinship Navigator Services are provided statewide.

Nexus Family Healing

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Parenting Support Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Bemidji and Fergus Falls Office Address220 W Washington Ave, Ste B2, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-3074 Emailbjochum@kindredfamilyservices.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/outpatient-and-community

Area Served: Within 90 miles of Fergus Falls

Decoding Dyslexia

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Parenting Support - Partners for Parents Call for Location Phone number(612) 356-2707 Emailkeab@decodingdyslexiamn.org Website addresshttps://decodingdyslexiamn.org/partners-for-parents

Area Served: Statewide

West Central Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311 Phone number(218) 685-7501 Emailchendricks@isd2342.org Website addresshttps://isd2342.org/community_education/early_childhood_education

Area Served: West Central Public School District

Alexandria Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-3305 Emailljenc@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/ecfe

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

Horizon Public Health

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Parenting Support Horizon Main Office - Douglas County Address809 Elm St, Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-6018 Emailinfo@horizonphmn.gov Website addresshttps://horizonpublichealth.org/program/breastfeeding-classes-resources

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties

PACER Center

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Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Families

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Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- 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
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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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