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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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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.

Breastfeeding and Lactation Support

Programs and resources to support expectant and new parents that chose to breastfeed. Most birth hospitals, birth centers and clinics serving postnatal clients offer lactation services and support.

ZipMilk Directory of Breastfeeding Providers Enter your zip code to search for breastfeeding support in Minnesota.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Healthy eating and breastfeeding support program for pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children.
MN Breastfeeding Coalitions
Baby Cafés (search in Minnesota)

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Fast-Tracker

Fast-TrackerLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Call for Location Phone number(651) 426-6347 Website addresshttps://fasttrackermn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

Family Tree Clinic

Family Tree ClinicLink: view organization details

Helpline - Reproductive and Sexual Health

1919 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Phone number(800) 783-2287 Emailinfo@familytreeclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.familytreeclinic.org/services/reproductive-health

Area Served: Hennepin County

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Epilepsy

7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435

Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect-with-others/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Advocacy - People with Epilepsy

7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435

Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/make-a-difference/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/parent-support

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities

656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/events-and-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome

656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/events-and-activities/community-parent-groups

Area Served: Minnesota

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services

141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050

Phone number(516) 944-8900 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Nationwide

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

Vision Loss Services North Central Region

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailjfilek@helenkeller.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Disabilities

107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.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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