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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - International Falls

401 4th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 735-6130 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Koochiching County. Service area may be dependent on program

Northland Foundation

Northland FoundationLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office

202 W Superior St, Ste 800, Duluth, MN, 55802

Phone number(218) 260-2736 Emailinfo@northlandfdn.org Website addresshttps://northlandfdn.org/programs-supports/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)Link: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services

15542 Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

Phone number(218) 335-8581 Website addresshttps://mnchippewatribe.org/services-and-programs/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and White Earth Nation

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3321 Emailhseppala@isd2711.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3321 Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-5387 Emailhseppala@isd2711.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3321 x220 Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 471-1048 Emailnsec0-5@nsec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

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

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 471-1048 Emailnsec0-5@nsec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

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

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3321 Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

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

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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