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
  - Family Support Services
  - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

Minnesota Food HelpLine

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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Chisholm Public School District

Chisholm Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

300 3rd Ave SW, Chisholm, MN, 55719

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

Area Served: Chisholm Public School District

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

Butterfield-Odin Public School District

Butterfield-Odin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

440 Hubbard Ave, Butterfield, MN, 56120

Phone number(507) 359-8719 Emailkdrill@riverbend.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.butterfield.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Butterfield - Odin Public School District

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

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

Clearwater County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

Children's Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics

Children's Minnesota Hospitals and ClinicsLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - Woodbury

628 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 201, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Phone number(612) 874-1292 Website addresshttps://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/ear-nose-throat-ent-facial-plastic-surgery/conditions-and-services/audiology

Area Served: Washington County

Byron Public School District

Byron Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN, 55920

Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/departments/byron-special-education-department/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Byron Public School District

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

Crow Wing County Community Services

Crow Wing County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 824-1140 Emailpublic.health@crowwing.gov Website addresshttps://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Countryside Public Health Department

Countryside Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Countryside Public Health - Chippewa County

517 N 17th St, Montevideo, MN, 56265

Phone number(320) 843-4546 EmailJennifer@countryside.co.swift.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Chippewa County

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

Caledonia Public School District

Caledonia Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921

Phone number(507) 313-8823 EmailHVEDhelpmegrow@hved.org Website addresshttps://www.cps.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Caledonia Public School District

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

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Dakota County Northern Service Center

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Phone number(952) 891-7445 Emailfollowalong@co.dakota.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Dakota County

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

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Southern Carlton County Family Center

316 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

Phone number(218) 485-8520 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton 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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