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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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Caregiver Support - Kinship Caregivers Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis

2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

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

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(866) 824-3770 EmailSavingGrace@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/sex-trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators

Area Served: Programs serve Crow Wing County and additional counties in the greater Brainerd Lakes area. Service area may be dependent on program.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud

2835 W Saint Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(218) 824-1437 Emailkim.prinsen@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/rochester

Area Served: Programs serve Stearns County and may serve additional counties in the surrounding St. Cloud area. Service area is dependent on program.

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers

Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line

PO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709

Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

National CMV Foundation

National CMV FoundationLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV

1646 W Snow Ave, Ste 84, Tampa, FL, 33606

Emailinfo@nationalcmv.org Website addresshttps://www.nationalcmv.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Information and Support

1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169

Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs

1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169

Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs

Area Served: Nationwide

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses

PO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078

Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Minnesota Attorney General's OfficeLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service

445 Minnesota St, Ste 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 296-3353 Website addresshttps://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubHiringAnAttorney.pdf

Area Served: Statewide

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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