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.

Tribal Schools and Programs

Local school programming serving American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands. Services may also be available through local school districts and charter schools.

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake

36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760

120 Miles Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Members and descendents of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe across the country

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Fond du Lac Community and Government Center

1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

135 Miles Phone number(218) 878-8107 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Reservation

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Fond du Lac Community and Government Center

1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

135 Miles Phone number(218) 878-8100 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Reservation

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Ojibwe School Fond du Lac Education Division

49 University Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

135 Miles Phone number(218) 878-7242 Emailmariadefoe@fdlrez.com Website addresshttp://www.fdlojibweschool.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Reservation

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Fond du Lac Education Division

49 University Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

135 Miles Phone number(218) 878-7242 Emailmariadefoe@fdlrez.com Website addresshttp://www.fdlojibweschool.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Reservation

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Northland Family Center Pre-K

320 Eagle Ave NE, Remer, MN, 56672

159 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Northland Community School

316 Main St E, Remer, MN, 56672

159 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start

8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

172 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start

8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

172 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families King Elementary School / Invest Early

500 5th St SE, Deer River, MN, 56636

176 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Itasca County

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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