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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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery Wright County Area Crisis Nursery

PO Box 133, Sartell, MN, 56377

Phone number(320) 406-8606 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Wright County

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(651) 642-5990 EmailDMFS@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Crisis Nursery Mankato Area Crisis Nursery

710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 995-9259 Emailmankatoyouth@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries

Area Served: Most programs serve Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Lewiston - Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

100 County Road 25, Lewiston, MN, 55952

Phone number(507) 523-2191 Emailb5@lewalt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

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

Lewiston - Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

100 County Road 25, Lewiston, MN, 55952

Phone number(507) 523-2191 Emailb5@lewalt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

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

Lake City Public School District

Lake City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

300 S Garden St, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 385-8000 Emailmmmartinoakes@rwps.org Website addresshttps://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake City Public School District

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

Lake City Public School District

Lake City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

300 S Garden St, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 345-4551 Emailjrohan@lake-city.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake City Public School District

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

La Crescent - Hokah Public School District

La Crescent - Hokah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

703 S 11th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947

Phone number(507) 452-1200 Emailhvedhelpmegrow@hved.org Website addresshttps://www.isd300.k12.mn.us

Area Served: La Crescent-Hokah School District

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

La Crescent - Hokah Public School District

La Crescent - Hokah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

703 S 11th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947

Phone number(507) 895-4484 x2218 Emailkarn.schwartzhoff@isd300.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd300.k12.mn.us

Area Served: La Crescent-Hokah School District

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

Mabel - Canton Public School District

Mabel - Canton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

316 W Fillmore Ave, Mabel, MN, 55954

Phone number(507) 493-5422 Emailkhansenfarnen@mabelcanton.org Website addresshttps://www.mabelcanton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Mabel-Canton 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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