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Resources for Families with Specific Care Needs

Parents of children with special needs, LGBTQ families, and parents of infants and toddlers may have additional concerns about finding child care. These resources can help. 

  • Families with children with special needs can use our guide to access services and child care to help their children grow and develop. Go to ParentAware.org/children-with-special-needs.
  • LGBTQ families may have additional concerns and considerations in finding child care that is sensitive and respectful. Our resource guide can help. Go to ParentAware.org/help-for-lgbtq-families-seeking-child-care.
  • Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC) provides early care and education resources for American Indian children and their families. Go to llboearlychildhood.com/programs/mn-trecc/.
  • Parents looking for programs that are bi-lingual or operate in languages other than English can find language information in a program's Parent Aware listing.