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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ZACAH

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Help Paying for Basic Needs ZACAH Transitional Home

PO Box 21231, Eagan, MN, 55121

Phone number(651) 456-8891 Emailcontact@zacah.org Website addresshttps://www.zacah.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Zhz Transport Inc.

Zhz Transport Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation

2353 Rice St, Ste 200, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(612) 323-0175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Youthworks

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Youth Shelter

1330 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 232-8558 Emailcolson@youthworksnd.org Website addresshttps://youthworksnd.org/fargo

Area Served: Clay County

YMCA of the North

YMCA of the NorthLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

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

YMCA of the North

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Transitional Housing - Youth YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

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

Zumbro Lutheran Church

Zumbro Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Open Table

624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 288-2649 Website addresshttps://www.zumbrolutheran.org/open-table

Area Served: Rochester area

YouthLink

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) YouthLink Drop In Center

41 N 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 252-1200 Emailyouthlink@youthlinkmn.org Website addresshttps://www.youthlinkmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

YouthLink

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Clinic - Youth YouthLink Drop In Center

41 N 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 252-1200 Emailyouthlink@youthlinkmn.org Website addresshttps://www.youthlinkmn.org/health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food Shelf

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

242 S Main St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(507) 732-7330 Emailmraasch@ci.zumbrota.mn.us Website addresshttps://zumbrotaareafoodshelf.weebly.com/get-food.html

Area Served: Residents of the city and school district of Zumbrota, including parts of Goodhue, Bellechester and Wanamingo

Zion Lutheran Church - Alexandria

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Zion Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - Alexandria

300 Lake St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 763-4842 Emailzionchurch@zionalex.org Website addresshttps://www.zionalex.org

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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