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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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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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Advocates for Family Peace

Advocates for Family PeaceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Advocates for Family Peace - Virginia

820 9th St N, Ste 150, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(800) 909-8336 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: St. Louis County

BetterHelp

BetterHelpLink: view organization details

Counseling Services - App based service

990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041

Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about

Area Served: Nationwide

Cardinal Comfort Care Cooperative

Cardinal Comfort Care CooperativeLink: view organization details

Transportation Red Bird Transport

1313 Fairgrounds Rd, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 260-6618 EmailRBTDispatch@cardinalcomfortcare.com Website addresshttps://www.cardinalcomfortcare.com/transport

Area Served: Southern Lake and southern St. Louis counties.

Blue Plus BlueRide

Blue Plus BlueRideLink: view organization details

Transportation

Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

DeafLEAD

DeafLEADLink: view organization details

Crisis Line

2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203

EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Childhelp

ChildhelpLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline

6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Carolyn Lepine Dick

Carolyn Lepine DickLink: view organization details

Doula Support

Duluth, MN, 55803

Phone number(218) 340-9284 Emaildoulainduluth@yahoo.com

Area Served: St. Louis

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs - Duluth

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs - DuluthLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

202 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 722-2781 x106 Website addresshttps://www.theduluthmodel.org/about-us/mens-nonviolence-classes

Area Served: St. Louis, Carlton, Douglas, and Lake counties

Damiano Center

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Free or Low-Cost Meals

206 W 4th St, Duluth, MN, 55806

Phone number(218) 726-0500 Emailinfo@damianocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.damianocenter.org/community-kitchen

Area Served: City of Duluth

Damiano Center

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Food Distribution - Kids' Kitchen

206 W 4th St, Duluth, MN, 55806

Phone number(218) 336-1033 Emailinfo@damianocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.damianocenter.org/kids-kitchen

Area Served: City of Duluth

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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