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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Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

Advocacy Bridge to Benefits Address555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2

Area Served: Statewide

Accend Services

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Accend Services - Duluth (W 2nd St) I Address101 W 2nd St, Ste 202, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 724-3122 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#seven

Area Served: Cook, St. Louis, and Lake counties

Accend Services

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Counseling Services Accend Services - Duluth (W 2nd St) I Address101 W 2nd St, Ste 202, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 724-3122 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#six

Area Served: Cook, St. Louis, and Lake counties

Accend Services

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Counseling Services Accend Services - Two Harbors Address115 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 724-3122 Website addresshttp://accendservices.com/services.php#six

Area Served: Lake County

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester Address4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls Address3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

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Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

ActiveForever

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Arrowhead Transit

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/services/dial-a-ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Arrowhead Transit

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Local Bus Service - Dial-a-Ride Address702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/county-schedules

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

AliMed

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies

Area Served: Nationwide

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailJovanna.Natale@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

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Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

CareerForce Duluth

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Career Counseling Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8400 Emailcareerforce.duluth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

CareerForce Duluth

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Job Training Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8400 Emailcareerforce.duluth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

College of St. Scholastica

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Clinic - Maurices Community Clinic Health Science Center at BlueStone Address940 Woodland Ave, Health Science Center at Bluestone, Duluth, MN, 55812 Phone number(218) 625-4897 Emailclinic@css.edu Website addresshttps://www.css.edu/locations/health-science-center-at-bluestone/maurices-community-clinic

Area Served: Duluth area

Careington International - Essential Smile Plan

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address7400 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034 Phone number(877) 677-8893 Website addresshttps://essentialsmileplan.com

Area Served: Statewide

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
Vision Loss
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
- PACER
- ARC
Parent Support and Organizations

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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