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
  - 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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness

1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

National CMV Foundation

National CMV FoundationLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV

1646 W Snow Ave, Ste 84, Tampa, FL, 33606

Emailinfo@nationalcmv.org Website addresshttps://www.nationalcmv.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Proof Alliance

Proof AllianceLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

1876 Minnehaha Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 917-2370 Website addresshttps://www.proofalliance.org/for-individuals-and-families/i-am-a-caregiver

Area Served: Statewide

Raising Multiples

Raising MultiplesLink: view organization details

Information and Support

PO Box 321, Metamora, IL, 61548

Emailinfo@raisingmultiples.org Website addresshttps://www.raisingmultiples.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Rochester Area Autism Association

Rochester Area Autism AssociationLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.

1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterautism.org/support

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait

PO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422

Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate RegionLink: view organization details

Support Group - Families and Caregivers The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud

1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 251-7272 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Disabilities Arc Southwest

501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(866) 797-1122 Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth County

The Arc Northland

The Arc NorthlandLink: view organization details

Support Group - Disabilities The Arc Northland - Duluth

222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 726-4725 Emailinfo@arcnorthland.org Website addresshttps://arcnorthland.org/contact-us

Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

Windmill Project

Windmill ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities

700 Cedar St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 766-2403 Emailwindmillprojectmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Windmill.families

Area Served: West central Minnesota with greatest presence in Douglas and Pope counties

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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