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.

Vision Loss

Supportive services for children with vision concerns and their families

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United Blind of Minnesota Inc.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location 6 Miles Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/United-Blind-of-Minnesota-468353636553091

Area Served: Statewide

Low Vision Restoration LLC

Low Vision Restoration LLCLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Low Vision Restoration

6175 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

7 Miles Phone number(612) 729-3030 Emaillowvisionofmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lowvisionofmn.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services North Central Region

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

10 Miles Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailjfilek@helenkeller.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services State Services for the Blind Main Office

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

10 Miles Phone number(651) 539-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Job Training State Services for the Blind Main Office

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

10 Miles Phone number(800) 652-9000 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling State Services for the Blind Main Office

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

10 Miles Phone number(800) 652-9000 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI)

400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

13 Miles Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services

2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112

16 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Vision Loss Resources

Vision Loss ResourcesLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Call for Location 16 Miles Phone number(612) 871-2222 Emailinfo@vlrw.org Website addresshttps://visionlossresources.org/programs/adjustmenttoblindness

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington and Wright counties

Low Vision Restoration LLC

Low Vision Restoration LLCLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Low Vision Restoration - Coon Rapids

3340 Northdale Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN, 55448

29 Miles Phone number(612) 729-3030 Emaillowvisionofmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lowvisionofmn.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

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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