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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Bloomington Public Health

Bloomington Public HealthLink: view organization details

1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431

6 Miles Phone number(952) 563-8996 Emailasommerville@bloomingtonmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

6 Miles Phone number(952) 891-7445 Emailfollowalong@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Dakota County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

10 Miles Phone number(612) 214-8604 Emailfollowalongramseyco@co.ramsey.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Ramsey County

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Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office

300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487

12 Miles Phone number(612) 348-5624 EmailHCfollowalong@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

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Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379

17 Miles Phone number(952) 496-8555 Emailrheiland@co.scott.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Scott County

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Carver County Public Health

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Carver County Public Health - Chaska (4th)

600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318

20 Miles Phone number(952) 361-1992 Emailkvoelker@carvercountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Carver County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Washington County Public Health and Environment

Washington County Public Health and EnvironmentLink: view organization details

14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

24 Miles Phone number(651) 275-7282 EmailGina.Schield@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Washington County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental ServicesLink: view organization details

2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka, MN, 55303

29 Miles Phone number(763) 324-4256 Emailtammie.gerhardt@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Anoka County

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Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Goodhue County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

426 West Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066

35 Miles Phone number(651) 385-3200 Emailbrooke.hawkenson@co.goodhue.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Goodhue County

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Rice County Public Health

Rice County Public HealthLink: view organization details

320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021

35 Miles Phone number(507) 332-5940 Emailelizabeth.jimenez@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Rice County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

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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