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
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Organizations that provide free or low-cost car seats. Many health plans offer free car seats to eligible members. Contact your health insurance for more information.

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Guiding Star Wakota

Guiding Star WakotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

1140 Robert St S, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

8 Miles Phone number(651) 457-1195 Emailemail@guidingstarwakota.org Website addresshttps://guidingstarwakota.org/what-we-offer

Area Served: Northern Dakota County (West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, and Mendota Heights) and St. Paul's West Side

Everyday Miracles, Inc.

Everyday Miracles, Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

1121 Jackson St NE, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

14 Miles Phone number(612) 353-6293 Website addresshttps://www.everyday-miracles.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Metro Women's Center Inc.

Metro Women's Center Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

6418 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 2, Crystal, MN, 55428

19 Miles Phone number(763) 533-8642 Emailinfo@metrowomenscenter.org Website addresshttps://metrowomenscenter.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Epiphany Caring for Life

Epiphany Caring for LifeLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

1900 111th Ave NW, Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

26 Miles Phone number(612) 803-2225 Emailecl@epiphanymn.org Website addresshttps://epiphanycaringforlife.godaddysites.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Pregnancy Options LifeCare Center

Pregnancy Options LifeCare CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

18 2nd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021

35 Miles Phone number(507) 332-7644 Website addresshttps://pregnancyoptionsfbo.org/programs

Area Served: Rice County

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support The Baby Blanket at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church

13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045

43 Miles Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Mankato (N Broad St)

201 N Broad St, Ste 100, Mankato, MN, 56001

60 Miles Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Rochester

903 Center St W, Ste 220, Rochester, MN, 55902

63 Miles Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

Rachel's Hope

Rachel's HopeLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

313 2nd Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912

79 Miles Phone number(507) 437-7595 Emaildirector@rachelshopemn.org Website addresshttps://www.rachelshopemn.org/services

Area Served: Mower County

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Catholic Charities - Winona

111 Market St, Ste 2, Winona, MN, 55987

91 Miles Phone number(507) 287-7807 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-items

Area Served: Southern Minnesota. Service area may be dependent on program.

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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