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
    - 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
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Minnesota Hands & Voices

Minnesota Hands & VoicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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

Phone number(651) 265-2435 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/mnhandsandvoices/about-us/our-services

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)Link: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services

15542 Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

Phone number(218) 335-8581 Emailjbruce@mnchippewatribe.org Website addresshttps://www.mnchippewatribe.org/index.html

Area Served: Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs and White Earth Reservations and the counties of Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Pine and St. Louis

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Central Lakes Community Dental Clinic - Brainerd

501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 855-8272 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support

18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345

Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailinfo@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org

Area Served: Statewide

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness

1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Tax Help

600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146

Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line - Veterans

20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support

400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

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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