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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Kaitlyn's Kloset

Kaitlyn's KlosetLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

4180 Lexington Ave S, Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church, Eagan, MN, 55123

1 Mile Phone number(612) 361-1699 Emailkaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://kaitlynsklosetmn.com

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding area

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf

12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

2 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Mary, Mother of the Church

Mary, Mother of the ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

3333 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN, 55337

3 Miles Phone number(952) 890-0045 Emailinfo@mmotc.org Website addresshttps://www.mmotc.org/community-resources

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center

14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068

4 Miles Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Burnsville Resource Center

501 Highway 13 E, Ste 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337

5 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota and Scott counties

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Mission Outpost

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Mission OutpostLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

13801 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN, 55337

6 Miles Phone number(952) 898-9311 Emailoutpost@popmn.org Website addresshttps://popmn.org/mission/mission-outpost

Area Served: Cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Savage, Farmington and Rosemount in Dakota County. The Mission Outpost Dental Program serves the counties of Dakota, Scott and Carver

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People

VEAP, Inc. - Volunteers Enlisted to Assist PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420

6 Miles Phone number(952) 888-9616 Emailinfo@veap.org Website addresshttps://veap.org/get-help/visit-the-food-pantry

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis with zip codes 55410, 55419, 55417

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Messiah Community Food Shelf

16725 Highview Ave, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN, 55044

7 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Basic Needs Inc.

Basic Needs Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

445 Broadway Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071

8 Miles Phone number(651) 207-8656 Emailinfo@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org/voucherprogram

Area Served: South Washington County

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

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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