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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Early Childhood Family Education is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Find your local school district's ECFE Program and be part of the next 50 years!

Medical Transportation

Organizations that provide rides to non-emergency medical appointments for people around their community. Pregnant people that are on Medical Assistance are eligible for free medical transportation to appointments.

Transportation to medical appointments may be free for newborns, children and youth through age 20 years who are receiving Medical Assistance. Contact your Child and Teen Checkups Coordinator for help.

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Vern's Ride Service

Vern's Ride ServiceLink: view organization details

Transportation

1117 Plainview Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 320-8690

Area Served: Freeborn County

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLC

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

6609 Hillsboro Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428

Phone number(763) 447-8927 Emailinfo@vibrantsts.com Website addresshttps://vibrantsts.com/service/medical-transportation-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Volunteers in Mercy - Pipestone

Volunteers in Mercy - PipestoneLink: view organization details

Transportation

PO Box 22, Edgerton, MN, 56128

Phone number(507) 220-4231

Area Served: Nobles, Pipestone, Murray, Rock counties

Waters Edge Transportation LLC

Waters Edge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

380 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN, 55387

Phone number(952) 442-7022 Website addresshttp://www.watersedgemn.com

Area Served: Carver County

WeCAB

WeCABLink: view organization details

Transportation Centennial Building

5341 Maywood Rd, Mound, MN, 55364

Phone number(844) 743-3932 Emailadmin@wecab.org Website addresshttps://wecab.org/riders

Area Served: Hennepin County - Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Mound, St. Bonifacius (North of Hwy7), Navarre, Spring Park, Westonka Carver County - Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Mayer, New Germany, St. Bonifacius (South of Hwy 7), Victoria, Waconia, Watertown

Wellness Transportation

Wellness TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation

5020 Foxfield Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

Phone number(507) 319-1783

Area Served: Olmsted County

White Earth Nation

White Earth NationLink: view organization details

Transportation White Earth Health Center - Ogema

40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN, 56569

Phone number(218) 983-4300 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: White Earth Tribal Reservation

Xdinietrans LLC

Xdinietrans LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

8530 Eagle Pt Blvd, Ste 159, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042

Phone number(763) 898-7399

Area Served: Washington County

Yellow Cab of St. Cloud

Yellow Cab of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transportation

2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 253-7729

Area Served: Stearns County

Yoya Transportation Services LLC

Yoya Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

15300 Dundee Ct, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Phone number(507) 329-5751 Website addresshttps://yoyats.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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