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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Child and Teen Checkups

For children covered by Medical Assistance, well-child checkups (medical and dental) called Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC), are free for newborns, children, and youth through age 20 years. If you do not have a health care provider or clinic, contact your C&TC coordinatorfor help (use the drop-down box to select your county or tribe). For children covered by other health insurance, contact member services to find a clinic near you where the well-child visit may be paid for by your health insurance.

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Touching Hearts At Home - Mid Metro

Touching Hearts At Home - Mid MetroLink: view organization details

Transportation

2233 Hamline Ave N, Ste 209, Roseville, MN, 55113

Phone number(651) 452-6825 Website addresshttps://www.touchinghearts.com/midmetro/services/transportation

Area Served: Afton, Arden Hills, Como Park, Eden Prairie, Edina, Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Highland Park, Hopkins, Maplewood, Marine on St Croix, Minneapolis South, North St Paul, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Richfield, Roseville, Saint Paul, Scandia, Shoreview, Shorewood, Stillwater, Uptown, White Bear Lake, Woodbury

True Thao Counseling Services

True Thao Counseling ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Call for Location Emailinfo@truethaocounseling.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/True-Thao-Counseling-Services/100063645096842

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Link

The LinkLink: view organization details

Parenting Support The Link - Minneapolis Office

1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 723-9070 Emailcschiro@thelinkmn.org Website addresshttps://thelinkmn.org/what-we-do/systems-involved-youth/parent-support

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Somali Community Resettlement Services

Somali Community Resettlement ServicesLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Minneapolis

2115 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 353-6380 Emailmpls@somalcrs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Somali Community Resettlement Services

Somali Community Resettlement ServicesLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Minneapolis

2115 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 353-6380 Emailmpls@somalcrs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food Shelf

Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

655 County Road F E, Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

Phone number(651) 246-3638 Emailcrcfletsch@gmail.com Website addresshttps://e-clubhouse.org/sites/vadnaishts/page-8.php

Area Served: City of Vadnais Heights

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 633-8333 x1284 Emailstjohnsnb@pclink.com Website addresshttps://stjohnnb.com/community-outreach/food-shelf

Area Served: New Brighton area

Therapy Connections of Edina, LLC

Therapy Connections of Edina, LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

5200 Willson Rd, Ste 150, Edina, MN, 55424

Phone number(763) 270-0054 Emailinfo@therapy-connections.com Website addresshttps://www.therapy-connections.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Voice in the Wilderness

Voice in the WildernessLink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization

1740 Van Dyke St, Ste 310, Maplewood, MN, 55109

Phone number(612) 227-5871 Emailinfo@voiceinthew.org Website addresshttps://www.voiceinthew.org

Area Served: Ramsey county

Winnesota Ride LLC

Winnesota Ride LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(612) 438-6813

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

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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