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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Northstar Community Services LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit North Star Community Services, LLC - Barnum

3412 Bent Trout Lake Rd, Barnum, MN, 55707

Phone number(218) 879-2119 Website addresshttps://northstarcommunityservices.com/wellness-services

Area Served: Carlton County

NorthStar Counseling Center

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Counseling Services

155 Shady Ridge Rd NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 234-3451 Emailinfo@northstarcc-mn.com Website addresshttps://northstarcc-mn.com

Area Served: McLeod County Early Childhood Mental Health serves Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena, Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock and Sibley counties

NorthStar Counseling Center

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services

155 Shady Ridge Rd NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 234-3451 Emailinfo@northstarcc-mn.com Website addresshttps://northstarcc-mn.com

Northstar Life Safety Services

Northstar Life Safety ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 241-4642 Emailadam.fettig@northstarlifesafety.com Website addresshttps://www.northstarlifesafety.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Northstar Link Commuter Bus

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Local Bus Service Call for Location Phone number(877) 546-5010 Emailinfo@catchthelink.com Website addresshttps://catchthelink.com/schedules/route-887

Area Served: Cities of St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake

Northstar Mobility LLC

Northstar Mobility LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

8525 Edinbrook Crsng, Ste 11, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443

Phone number(612) 532-6585

Area Served: Hennepin County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing East Creek Carriage Homes

744 Ravoux Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318

Phone number(952) 361-3166 Emaileastcreek@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Carver County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Wyoming Oakwood Townhomes II

26890 Goldman Blvd, Wyoming, MN, 55092

Phone number(651) 462-5768 Emailwyoming@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Chisago County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lakeside Townhomes

401 Lake View Alcove, Woodbury, MN, 55129

Phone number(651) 739-7311 Emaillakeside@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Washington County

Northstar Residential

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Northstar Ridge Apartments

10060 Dogwood St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448

Phone number(763) 576-5155 Emailnorthstarridge@nsresidential.com Website addresshttps://nsresidential.com

Area Served: Anoka 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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