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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Fergus Falls Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

601 Randolph Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-0544 EmailfergusHMG@fergusotters.org Website addresshttps://www.fergusotters.org

Area Served: Fergus Falls Public School District

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

Hubbard County Heartland Express

Hubbard County Heartland ExpressLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 732-3500 Emailheartland.express@co.hubbard.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.hubbardcountyheartlandexpress.com/services

Area Served: Hubbard County

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

Phone number(218) 354-3555 Website addresshttps://www.hawley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

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

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

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

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

Phone number(218) 483-5678 Emailjmergner@lagassiz.com Website addresshttps://www.hawley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

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

Isanti County Health and Human Services

Isanti County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

555 18th Ave SW, Lower Level, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 689-8281 Emaildiane.wiss@co.isanti.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office

300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487

Phone number(612) 348-4111 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office

300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487

Phone number(612) 348-5624 EmailHCfollowalong@hennepin.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office

300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487

Phone number(612) 348-3000 Website addresshttps://www.hennepin.us/residents#human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn 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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