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
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Guiding Star Wakota

Guiding Star WakotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1140 Robert St S, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 457-1195 Emailemail@guidingstarwakota.org Website addresshttps://guidingstarwakota.org/pregnancy-parenting-education-classes

Area Served: Northern Dakota County (West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, and Mendota Heights) and St. Paul's West Side

Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota

Goodwill/Easter Seals MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Father Project

553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 724-3539 Website addresshttps://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/services/family-stability

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties Service area may vary based on service

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

Jewish Family Service of St. PaulLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby

1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailjsaltzman@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfssp.org/services/community-outreach/family-life-education-fle

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Minnesota Community Care

Minnesota Community CareLink: view organization details

Parenting Support La Clinica and Main Office

153 Cesar Chavez St, St. Paul, MN, 55107

Phone number(651) 602-7500 Emailkmcgee@mncare.org Website addresshttps://www.mncare.org/minnesota-health-care-services/womens-health-services/pregnancy-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support St. Paul Main Office

797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(612) 746-3524 EmailKAldana@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org/services/children-and-parenting/parenting-education

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

Cradle of Hope

Cradle of HopeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Think Small - Leaders in Early Learning

Think Small - Leaders in Early LearningLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Phone number(651) 665-0150 Emailinfo@thinksmall.org Website addresshttps://www.thinksmall.org/parents

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailkristin.gast@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/how-we-help-795682-699190-500065.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington 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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