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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Pathways Autism Center LLC

Pathways Autism Center LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Pathways Autism Center LLC - Minneapolis

331 2nd Ave S, Ste 100B, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

11 Miles Phone number(651) 231-9914

Area Served: Hennepin County

People Incorporated

People IncorporatedLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) People Inc - Headquarters

3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 600, Eagan, MN, 55121

11 Miles Phone number(651) 774-0011 Website addresshttps://www.peopleincorporated.org

Area Served: Dakota County

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

People Serving People Inc. - PSPLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

11 Miles Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/what-we-do/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

People's Center Clinics & Services

People's Center Clinics & ServicesLink: view organization details

Clinic People's Center Clinics & Services - Cedar Riverside Clinic

425 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

11 Miles Phone number(612) 332-4973 Emailinfo@peoples-center.org Website addresshttps://www.peoples-center.org/medical-care

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

People's Center Clinics & Services

People's Center Clinics & ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services People's Center Clinics & Services - Cedar Riverside Clinic

425 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

11 Miles Phone number(612) 332-4973 Emailinfo@peoples-center.org Website addresshttps://www.peoples-center.org/behavioral-health

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Peoples Development Services LLC

Peoples Development Services LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services People's Development Services - Minneapolis

2511 E Franklin Ave, Ste 207, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

11 Miles Phone number(612) 332-9124 Emailpdsmnn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.pdsminn.org/services/combined-mental-health-substance-abuse

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties Social Security Advocacy services are statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services

2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114

11 Miles Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

1301 10th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

11 Miles Phone number(612) 374-4342 Emailinfo@phylliswheatley.org Website addresshttps://www.phylliswheatley.org/restorativeprograms

Area Served: Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis; primarily the north side. Referrals are accepted from other counties as well.

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1301 10th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

11 Miles Phone number(612) 274-4342 Emailinfo@phylliswheatley.org Website addresshttps://www.phylliswheatley.org/qpa

Area Served: Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis; primarily the north side. Referrals are accepted from other counties as well.

Pillsbury United Communities

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Crisis Nursery Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center Call for Location 11 Miles Phone number(612) 302-3500 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/emergency-childcare

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis

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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