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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PACER Center

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org/parent

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@permanencyhubmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Families

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Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

O*NET Resource Center

O*NET Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Emailonet@onetcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.onetonline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

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Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food DistributionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 568-5114 Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

River Counseling

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Counseling Services Address711 6th Ave NE, Ste 1, Isanti, MN, 55040 Phone number(763) 444-5567 Emailinfo@rivercounselingmn.com Website addresshttps://rivercounselingmn.com/pages/counseling

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Isanti and Sherburne counties

ProvidaCare Medical Supply

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Duluth ProvidaCare Address831 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 727-5555 Website addresshttps://providacaremn.com

Area Served: Duluth, St. Cloud, and Brainerd areas

PL Dental

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Dental Clinic PL Dental - Zimmerman Address12628 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 317-1166 Emailpl.dentalzimmerman@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.pldentalclinic.com

Area Served: Sherburne County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Depot at Elk River Station Address10653 172nd Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 441-5445 Emailjanderson@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Sherburne County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Coachman Ridge Apartments Address17250 Twin Lakes Rd, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 260-8864 Emailcoachmanridge@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Sherburne County

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities

Area Served: Statewide

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Salem Lutheran Church Address90 Riverside Dr SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Cloud and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Central Lutheran Church Address1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Elk River and surrounding communities

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

Simplicity Health

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Clinic Address3290 42nd Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 227-5000 Emailinfo@simplicityhealthmn.com Website addresshttps://simplicityhealthmn.com/family-medicine

Area Served: St. Cloud area

The Advocates for Human Rights

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Legal Assistance - Asylum Project Address330 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

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Social Services Office - Big Lake Address115 Henry Rd, Crossing at Big Lake Station Unit A, Big Lake, MN, 55309 Phone number(612) 223-6911 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Sherburne County

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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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