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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There are several options below to learn about a variety of financial assistance programs available to families in MN, including eligibility screening and application access.

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Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

Phone number(952) 873-2401 x735 Emailkpetrasek@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

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

Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

220 S Market St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011

Phone number(952) 873-2400 Website addresshttps://www.isd716.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine Public School District

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(952) 806-8900 Emailhmg@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/els/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

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

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(952) 806-8900 Emailhmg@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/els/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

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

Brooklyn Center Public School District

Brooklyn Center Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(763) 450-3386 Emailhelpmegrow@bccs286.org Website addresshttps://www.bccs286.org

Area Served: Brooklyn Center School District

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

Brooklyn Center Public School District

Brooklyn Center Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

Phone number(763) 450-3386 Emailhelpmegrow@bccs286.org Website addresshttps://www.bccs286.org

Area Served: Brooklyn Center School District

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

A Chance To Grow

A Chance To GrowLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services

1800 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 789-1236 Emailrehabclinic@actg.org Website addresshttps://www.actg.org/audiologyservices.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties Service area may be dependent on program

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

Brown County Human Services

Brown County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 354-8246 Emailfrontdesk1@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.browncountymn.gov/203/Human-Services

Area Served: Brown County

Brown County Public Health Department

Brown County Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

1117 Center St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Phone number(507) 233-6815 Emailmelissa.hoffmann@co.brown.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Brown County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

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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