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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The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance - Asylum Project

330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Phone number(612) 341-9845 Emailhrights@advrights.org Website addresshttps://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help

Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Lakewood Worship and Service Center

2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Lakewood Worship and Service Center

2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Lakewood Worship and Service Center

2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

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

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Woodbury

7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Phone number(651) 739-6288 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Washington and Chisago counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Social Services Office - Woodbury

7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Phone number(651) 739-6288 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Washington and Chisago counties

St. Croix Preparatory Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

4260 Stagecoach Trl N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 395-5900 Website addresshttps://www.stcroixprep.org

Area Served: Washington County

St. Croix Preparatory Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School

4260 Stagecoach Trl N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 395-5900 Website addresshttps://www.stcroixprep.org

Area Served: Washington County

Sam's Club

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Sam's Club - Woodbury

9925 Hudson Pl, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Phone number(651) 702-7980 Website addresshttps://www.samsclub.com

Area Served: Washington County

Sarah Branion

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Doula Support

St. Paul, MN, 55125

Phone number(720) 919-2229 Emailsarahbranion@gmail.com Website addresshttps://throughthenightmethod.com

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

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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