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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Trinity Lutheran Church - St. Peter

Trinity Lutheran Church - St. PeterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

511 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 934-4786 Emailoffice@trinitystpeter.org Website addresshttps://www.trinitystpeter.org/community.html

Area Served: St. Peter area

Together As One Area Catholic Community

Together As One Area Catholic CommunityLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Together As One

1125 11th Ave N, Church of St. Paul, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 251-4831 Emailmainoffice@stpetestpaul.org Website addresshttps://taocatholic.com

Area Served: St. Cloud

The Link

The LinkLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) The Link - Minneapolis Office

1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 871-0748 Website addresshttps://thelinkmn.org/what-we-do/youth-experiencing-homelessness

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Link

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Youth Shelter Safe Harbor Division Call for Location Phone number(612) 232-5428 Website addresshttps://thelinkmn.org/what-we-do/youth-experiencing-homelessness

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott and Carver counties

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food Shelf

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

655 County Road F E, Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

Phone number(651) 246-3638 Emailcrcfletsch@gmail.com Website addresshttps://e-clubhouse.org/sites/vadnaishts/page-8.php

Area Served: City of Vadnais Heights

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 633-8333 x1284 Emailstjohnsnb@pclink.com Website addresshttps://stjohnnb.com/community-outreach/food-shelf

Area Served: New Brighton area

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

1114 3rd St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 288-7313 Emailfrancis@stfrancis-church.org Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-church.org/ministry-and-outreach

Area Served: Olmsted County

Warren Food Shelf

Warren Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

109 S Minnesota St, Warren, MN, 56762

Phone number(218) 201-0029

Area Served: Marshall County

Way of the Lord Church

Way of the Lord ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

804 131st Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 755-4800 Emailoffice@wayofthelord.org Website addresshttps://www.wayofthelord.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Cities of Blaine, Andover, Coon Rapids and Ham Lake

Warren Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Warren Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Landmark Center Apartments

411 N 4th St, Warren, MN, 56762

Phone number(218) 745-4858 Emailwarha@warrenhra.com Website addresshttps://www.warrenhra.com

Area Served: Marshall 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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