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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Psychiatric Assistance Line - PAL

Services available for professionals working with families:

Same-day phone consultations for prescribing providers; a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist can help with starting, adjusting, or managing medications
Phone consultation with a licensed clinical social worker for help finding local mental health resources, or help with clinical questions.

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Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Minneapolis Public Housing AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program - Golden Valley

755 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN, 55427

11 Miles Phone number(612) 342-1400 Website addresshttps://mphaonline.org/mpha-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Minneapolis Public Housing AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Thomas T Feeney Manor - High-Rise

901 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

11 Miles Phone number(612) 342-1400 Website addresshttps://mphaonline.org/mpha-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board (YCB)

Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board (YCB)Link: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives

350 S 5th St, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

11 Miles Phone number(612) 673-2312 Emailycb@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ycb.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers

Minneapolis, MN, 55401

11 Miles Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location 11 Miles Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Minneapolis Office

111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

11 Miles Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Find a Genetic Counselor

321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455

11 Miles Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/find-a-counselor-clinic

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Information and Support

321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455

11 Miles Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/reasoningsforgeneticcounseling

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence

1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104

11 Miles Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

11 Miles Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.org

Area Served: Statewide

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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