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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Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 256-5160 Website addresshttps://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/2/little-dutchmen-preschool-preschool-wrap-around-program

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

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

Maple Lake Public School District

Maple Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

200 Hwy 55 E, Maple Lake, MN, 55358

Phone number(320) 963-5991 Website addresshttps://www.maplelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maple Lake Public School District

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

Maple Lake Public School District

Maple Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

200 Hwy 55 E, Maple Lake, MN, 55358

Phone number(320) 963-3024 Emailsailers@maplelake.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.maplelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maple Lake Public School District

Little Falls Community Schools

Little Falls Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

14750 Riverwood Dr, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 616-6247 Emailjthoma@lfalls.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ecc.lfalls.k12.mn.us/programs/screening

Area Served: Little Falls Community Public School District

Little Falls Community Schools

Little Falls Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

14750 Riverwood Dr, Little Falls, MN, 56345

Phone number(320) 616-6247 Website addresshttps://ecc.lfalls.k12.mn.us/programs/preschool

Area Served: Little Falls Community Public School District

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

Kanabec County Community Health

Kanabec County Community HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

905 Forest Ave E, Ste 127, Mora, MN, 55051

Phone number(320) 679-6330 Website addresshttps://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/family_home_visiting_services.php

Area Served: Kanabec County

Madelia Public Public School District

Madelia Public Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

320 Buck Ave SE, Madelia, MN, 56062

Phone number(507) 642-3234 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/a/isd837.org/madelia-school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Madelia Public School District

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

Madelia Public Public School District

Madelia Public Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

320 Buck Ave SE, Madelia, MN, 56062

Phone number(507) 642-3234 x2109 Emailtracihenry@isd837.org Website addresshttps://www.madelia.k12.mn.us/community-education/early-childhood-education/early-childhood-screenings

Area Served: Madelia Public School District

Lakes Crisis & Resource Center

Lakes Crisis & Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services

1339 Pelican Ln, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-8572 Emaillcrcdl@lakescrisis.com Website addresshttps://www.lakescrisis.com/advocacy

Area Served: Becker, Mahnomen and Norman counties

Lakeland Mental Health Center

Lakeland Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Lakeland Mental Health Center - Moorhead

1010 32nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(800) 223-4512 Website addresshttps://www.lmhc.org/emergency-services

Area Served: Clay 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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