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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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Big Stone County Family Service Center

Big Stone County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailfamilyservicecenter@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone County

Big Lake Public School District

Big Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN, 55309

Phone number(763) 272-2930 Emailsnwhmg@monticello.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.biglakeschools.org

Area Served: Big Lake Public School District

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

Barnesville Public School District

Barnesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

310 5th St SE, Barnesville, MN, 56514

Phone number(218) 483-5678 Emaillagassiz0-5@lagassiz.com Website addresshttps://www.lagassiz.com/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Clay County

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

Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree DentalLink: view organization details

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

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-3305 Emailecsereferrals@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/ecse

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

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

Beltrami County Health & Human Services

Beltrami County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-8300 Website addresshttp://www.co.beltrami.mn.us/Departments/HHS/HHS%20Home.html

Area Served: Beltrami County

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Amherst H. Wilder FoundationLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Wilder Day Treatment

929 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 280-2310 Website addresshttps://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/mental-health-wellness-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 358-1200 Emailasecreferrals@asec.net Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

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

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313

Phone number(763) 682-8721 Emailbhmhelpmegrow@bhmschools.org Website addresshttps://www.bhmschools.org/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District

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

Blue Earth County Department of Human Services

Blue Earth County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 304-4222 Emailhsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

Area Served: Blue Earth 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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