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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

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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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Alluma

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Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Northwestern Apartments Call for Location Phone number(218) 281-5256 Website addresshttps://allumacares.org/service-types/housing-support-services

Area Served: Polk County

Badger Independent Public School District

Badger Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 874-8215 EmailNWRICHelpMeGrow@nwric.com Website addresshttps://www.badger.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Badger Public School District

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

Badger Independent Public School District

Badger Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 874-8215 EmailNWRICHelpMeGrow@nwric.com Website addresshttps://www.badger.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Badger Public School District

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

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 358-1200 Emailasecreferrals@asec.net Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

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

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

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

604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 358-1200 Emailasecreferrals@asec.net Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

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

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

531 Dewey St, PO Box 107, Foley, MN, 56329

Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Benton County

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

Authentic Roots Therapy

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Autism Assessment

7077 Northland Cir N, Ste 330, Minneapolis, MN, 55428

Phone number(612) 217-0763 EmailNeuroPsych@AuthenticRootsTherapy.com Website addresshttps://www.authenticrootstherapy.com/christina-franklin-phd-lp

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Cannon Falls Public School District

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

820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009

Phone number(507) 263-6800 Emaildalsin.alisha@cf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

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

Cannon Falls Public School District

Cannon Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009

Phone number(507) 263-6800 Emaildalsin.alisha@cf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

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

Caledonia Public School District

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

511 W Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921

Phone number(507) 313-8823 Emailpsnell@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

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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