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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Family Enhancement Center

Family Enhancement CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services

4826 Chicago Ave, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Phone number(612) 827-3028 Emailinfo@familyenhancementcenter.org Website addresshttps://familyenhancementcenter.org/individual-and-family-therapy

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities Metro area

Excell Academy

Excell AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

5800 65th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55429

Phone number(763) 533-0500 Website addresshttps://excellacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

5350 W 78th St, Edina, MN, 55439

Phone number(952) 746-6020 Website addresshttps://www.isla.school

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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

HOPE Community Academy

HOPE Community AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School

720 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130

Phone number(651) 796-4500 Website addresshttps://hopecommunityacademy.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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

Horizon Health Howard Dental

Horizon Health Howard DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic

112 N Main St, Howard, SD, 57349

Phone number(605) 772-4703 Website addresshttps://www.horizonhealthcare.org/location/prairie-winds-dental

Area Served: Pipestone and Rock counties

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-7286 Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/child-care/1/little-falcons-preschool

Area Served: Foley Public School District

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

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-7286 Emaillsteen@apps.isd51.org Website addresshttps://foley.arux.app/courses/category/ecfe/23/early-childhood-family-education-1

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349

Phone number(320) 543-4670 Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe/preschool

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

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

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN, 55349

Phone number(320) 543-4670 Emailrbender@hlww.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://hlww.k12.mn.us/ce/ecfe

Area Served: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District

Holdingford Public School District

Holdingford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

900 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56340

Phone number(320) 746-4418 Website addresshttps://www.isd738.org

Area Served: Holdingford Public 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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