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
  - 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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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

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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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Ball Club

51646 County Road 118, Deer River, MN, 56636

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

Area Served: Itasca County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Ball Club

51646 County Road 118, Deer River, MN, 56636

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

Area Served: Itasca County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Bena Head Start

15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626

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

Area Served: Cass County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Bena Head Start

15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626

182 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

Tribal School Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School

15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW, Bena, MN, 56626

184 Miles Phone number(218) 665-3000 Website addresshttps://www.bugonaygeshig.com/page/home

Area Served: Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding area

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School

15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW, Bena, MN, 56626

184 Miles Phone number(218) 665-3000 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org

Area Served: Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding area

White Earth Nation

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Head Start - American Indian Families Pine Point Head Start

48075 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN, 56575

184 Miles Phone number(218) 983-3285 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/divisions/education/white-earth-head-start-programs

Area Served: Becker County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

White Earth Nation

White Earth NationLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Pine Point Head Start

48075 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN, 56575

184 Miles Phone number(218) 983-3285 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: Becker County

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

190 Miles Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School District

Cass Lake - Bena Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

208 Central Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

190 Miles Phone number(218) 335-2204 x6011 Website addresshttps://www.clbs.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Cass Lake-Bena Public School District

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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