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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Help Me Grow

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Help Me Grow Help Me Grow - Statewide Referral System

1500 Highway 36 W, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(866) 693-4769 Emailhelpmegrow@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian Foundation

Grottoes of North America - Humanitarian FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental

430 Beecher Rd, Humanitarian Foundation Office, Gahanna, OH, 43230

Phone number(614) 933-0711 Emailhf@hfgrotto.org Website addresshttps://hfgrotto.org/programs

Area Served: Nationwide

Hadley School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Hadley School for the Blind and Visually ImpairedLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services

700 Elm St, Winnetka, IL, 60093

Phone number(800) 323-4238 Emailinfo@hadley.edu Website addresshttps://hadleyhelps.org/learn

Area Served: Nationwide

Gillette Children's

Gillette Children'sLink: view organization details

Clinic Gillette Children's Alexandria Clinic

1500 Irving St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 235-0581 Website addresshttps://www.gillettechildrens.org

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding communities

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

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parenting

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@nacac.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource-library/parent-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Families Rising MN

Families Rising MNLink: view organization details

Support Group - Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@nacac.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn

Area Served: Statewide

HOME Line

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Landlord and Tenant Assistance Call for Location Phone number(612) 728-5767 Website addresshttps://homelinemn.org/hotline-services

Area Served: Statewide

HOME Line

HOME LineLink: view organization details

Advocacy - Housing Call for Location Phone number(612) 728-5767 Website addresshttps://homelinemn.org/mission-history

Area Served: Statewide

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists

Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsLink: view organization details

Clinic Heartland Orthopedic Specialists - Alexandria

111 17th Ave E, Ste 101, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-1144 EmailDoctors@HeartlandOrthopedics.com Website addresshttps://www.heartlandorthopedics.com

Area Served: Douglas 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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