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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1700 Emailjennifer.lawhead@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1900 Website addresshttps://www.austin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1700 Emaildayna.winkels@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1900 Website addresshttps://www.austin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1705 EmailAustinHMG@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.austin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1705 EmailAustinHMG@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.austin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Austin Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-1700 Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/pre-k

Area Served: Austin Public School District

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

CareerForce Austin

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Career Counseling

1600 8th Ave NW, Riverland Community College, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-5020 Emailcareerforce.austin@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Mower County

CareerForce Austin

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Job Training

1600 8th Ave NW, Riverland Community College, Austin, MN, 55912

Phone number(507) 460-5020 Emailcareerforce.austin@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Mower 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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