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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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American Indian Family Center

American Indian Family CenterLink: view organization details

Cultural Organization

579 Wells St, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 793-3803 Emailinfo@aifcmn.org Website addresshttps://aifcmn.org/services

Area Served: Ramsey and Hennepin counties FHPAP serves Ramsey county only

Brown County Public Health Department

Brown County Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 233-6800 EmailJaimee.Brand@browncountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.co.brown.mn.us/300/Children-Family-WIC

Area Served: Brown County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 304-4163 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/264/Women-Infant-Children-WIC

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Bhutanese Community Organization of Minnesota (BCOM)

Bhutanese Community Organization of Minnesota (BCOM)Link: view organization details

Cultural Organization

1394 Jackson St, Ste 103, St. Paul, MN, 55117

Phone number(651) 202-3715 Emailbcom@bhutanesemn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/bcommn

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

African Immigrants Community Services

African Immigrants Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Cultural Organization

1433 E Franklin Ave, Ste 13B, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 465-2718 Emailinfo@aicsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.aicsmn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

African Community Services (ACS)

African Community Services (ACS)Link: view organization details

Cultural Organization

1305 E 24th St, Ste E, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 721-9984 EmailHomar@africancs.org Website addresshttps://africancs.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Bloomington Public Health

Bloomington Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(952) 563-8993 Emailpublichealth@BloomingtonMN.gov Website addresshttps://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/public-health

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Beltrami County Health & Human Services

Beltrami County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-8140 EmailPublic.Health@co.beltrami.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.beltrami.mn.us/services/public-health/wic

Area Served: Beltrami County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-7201 Emailachhs@aitkincountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/public-health/public-health-wic-services.php

Area Served: Aitkin County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency BI-CAP - Beltrami County

6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

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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