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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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Faribault County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

301 N Main St, Ste 2, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

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

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

306 Ash Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072

Phone number(507) 835-5046 Emailwagg@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nrheg.k12.mn.us/community-education/early-learning/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

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

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

306 Ash Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072

Phone number(507) 835-5046 Emailwagg@waseca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nrheg.k12.mn.us/community-education/early-learning/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Public School District

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

Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356

Phone number(952) 449-8350 EmailOrono0-5@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.oronoschools.org/academics/special-education#fs-panel-14461

Area Served: Orono Public School District

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

Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356

Phone number(952) 449-8350 EmailOrono0-5@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.oronoschools.org/academics/special-education#fs-panel-13302

Area Served: Orono Public School District

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

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Options for Women - Central Minnesota

Options for Women - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education

1225 Timberlane Dr, Ste 5, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378

Phone number(320) 351-4025 Website addresshttps://optionsforwomen.us/programs

Area Served: 30-mile area in rural Minnesota serving the small communities of Albany, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa, Freeport, Grey Eagle, Long Prairie, Melrose, Osakis, New Munich, and Sauk Centre

Minnehaha United Methodist Church

Minnehaha United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf

3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 721-6231 Emailoffice@minnehaha.org Website addresshttp://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html

Area Served: South Minneapolis area - serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river

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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