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
    - Parenting Groups
    - 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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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

School-based Preschool 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://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920

Phone number(507) 775-2336 Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/preschool/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

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

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920

Phone number(507) 775-2336 Emailjennifer.dole@byron.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://bce.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/early-education/early-childhood-family-education/home

Area Served: Byron Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

202 4th Ave NW, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917

Phone number(507) 583-6615 Website addresshttps://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Blooming Prairie Public School District

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

Blooming Prairie Public School District

Blooming Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

202 4th Ave NW, Blooming Prairie, MN, 55917

Phone number(507) 583-6615 Emaillbeckel@blossoms.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/2602

Area Served: Blooming Prairie Public School District

Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic New Brighton Center for Dental Health

2201 26th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(763) 784-7993 Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Apple Tree Dental

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Dental Clinic Hawley Center for Dental Health

520 Main St, Hawley, MN, 56549

Phone number(218) 483-1038 Emailaleshovsky@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Hawley and surrounding communities of Ulen, Dale, Lake Park, Rollag, Downer, Glyndon, Averill and Felton Mobile sites available in Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and New York Mills

Apple Tree Dental

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Dental Clinic Madelia Center for Dental Health

115 Drew Ave SE, Madelia, MN, 56062

Phone number(507) 588-5011 Emailasiem@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Madelia and the surrounding communities of Linden, Garden City, Vernon City, Amboy, Lewisville, Truman, South Branch, St. James, La Salle and Hanska

Apple Tree Dental

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Dental Clinic Rochester Center for Dental Health

973 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 424-1040 Emailcberge@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Rochester and the surrounding communities of Oronoco, Postdamn, Elgin, Eyota, Marion, Pleasant Grove, Stewartville, Rock Dell, Kasson, Mantorville and Douglas

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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