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
    - 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
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Better Futures Enterprises

Better Futures EnterprisesLink: view organization details

Job Training - Individuals with Criminal Histories Address2620 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 351-8657 Website addresshttps://betterfuturesminnesota.com

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

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Emergency Shelter Administrative Office Address2610 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/shelter-families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Ain Dah Yung Center

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Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

AccessAbility, Inc.

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Job Training - Project Connect AccessAbility Address360 Hoover St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 331-5958 Emailcep@accessability.org Website addresshttps://www.accessability.org/project-connect

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues Address1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues Address7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Subsidized Housing for Families Chicago Avenue Apartments Address1500 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 338-7887 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Cobblestone Court Apartments Address2585 Conway Ave E, Maplewood, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 477-0502 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing East Village Address1423 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 699-8472 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Jourdain Address2006 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(651) 309-4902 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lamoreaux Address706 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 376-7661 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Huntington Place Address5805 73rd Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 200-5529 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Ripley Gardens Address301 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 374-0186 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Wellstone Address620 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(651) 309-4972 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Crane Ordway Address281 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 224-4710 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Barrington Address911 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 333-9284 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Heritage Address624 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 338-8135 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Portland Commons Address2217 Portland Ave, Ste 2305, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 333-9284 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aeon

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Phillips Family Housing (aka Portland Gardens) Address2828 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(651) 309-4992 Website addresshttps://www.aeon.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
Vision Loss
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
- ARC
Parent Support and Organizations

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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