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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Doulas and Birth Workers

Doulas provide emotional and physical support throughout birth and labor, and intermittently during the prenatal and the post-partum periods. If you are a doula currently working with Minnesota families and would like to be included in the Help Me Connect directory, complete the Minnesota Doula Workforce form on the MN Department of Health’s website.

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Jill Giliuson

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St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 431-8208 Emailjillgilisn@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

The Tidal Doula

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Minneapolis, MN, 55422

Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Alexis Mattson

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Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(701) 893-6729 Emailalexismattsondoula@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Emphasis Doula and Breathwork

Emphasis Doula and BreathworkLink: view organization details

Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Emailrachel@emphasismn.com Website addresshttps://www.emphasismn.com

Area Served: Communities in a 30 mile radius of Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis

Niyauna Forsythe

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Woodbury, MN, 55129

Phone number(515) 708-3581 Emailniyaunaforsythe@gmail.com Website addresshttps://solaceful.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Washington

Ninde Doulas

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Shashana Skippingday

Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(651) 325-9267 Emailsskippingday@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NindeDoulaProject

Area Served: Becker, Carver, Cass, Dakota, Hennepin, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Pennington, Praire Island Indian Community, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Red Lake, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation, Stearns, Washington, White Earth Reservation, Statewide

Ninde Doulas

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Jackie Perez

South St. Paul, MN, 55075

Phone number(612) 999-3885 Emaildiosajacki@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NindeDoulaProject

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Praire Island Indian Community, Ramsey, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation, Upper Sioux Community, Washington

Ninde Doulas

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Sandra Garzon

St. Paul, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 278-7976 Emailsandraal13@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NindeDoulaProject

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Birth in Love

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Newport, MN, 55055

Phone number(612) 408-1940 Emailxkay26@gmail.com Website addresshttps://birthinlove.com

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Bella Rolland

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Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(612) 865-0329 Emailisabella.rolland88@gmail.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

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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