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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Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues

1708 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

Bria Florell

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Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Emailbria@thereclaimedvillage.com Website addresshttps://www.thereclaimedvillage.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Alexis Mattson

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Doula Support

Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(701) 893-6729 Emailalexismattsondoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.alexismattsondoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Avivo

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Mental Health Clinic Avivo Chemical and Mental Health - Minneapolis

1900 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 752-8032 Emailmhc.intake@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/mental-health-services/mental-health-clinic

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Avivo

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Avivo Chemical and Mental Health - Minneapolis

1900 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 752-8074 Emailintakereferrals@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/treatment-and-recovery

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Avivo

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Job Training Avivo Career Education - Minneapolis

2438 27th Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 468-6544 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivo-institute-of-career-technical-education

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avivo

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Career Counseling Avivo Career Education - Minneapolis

2438 27th Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 468-6544 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/services/employment-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avivo

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Mental Health Clinic Avivo Village

1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 752-8032 Emailmhc.intake@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/mental-health-services/mental-health-clinic

Area Served: Hennepin County

Avivo

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Career Counseling Avivo Employment Services - Roseville

1700 Highway 36 W, Rosedale Tower, Ste 500, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(612) 752-8888 Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/services/employment-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

A Chance To Grow

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Hearing Loss Services

1800 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 789-1236 Emailrehabclinic@actg.org Website addresshttps://www.actg.org/audiologyservices.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties Service area may be dependent on program

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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