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.

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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Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Blackduck Head Start and Early Head Start

372 Summit Ave W, Blackduck, MN, 56630

Phone number(218) 333-9900 Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bloomington Public Health

Bloomington Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431

Phone number(952) 563-8993 Emailpublichealth@BloomingtonMN.gov Website addresshttps://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/public-health

Area Served: Cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Benton County Public Health

Benton County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

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

Phone number(320) 968-5331 Emailpublichealth@co.benton.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.benton.mn.us/348/Nurse-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Benton County

Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-8329 EmailHelpMeGrow@bemidji.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

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

Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 454-5534 Emailhelpmegrow@isd181.org Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

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

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Head Start - American Indian Families Vermilion Center

1611 Farm Rd S, Tower, MN, 55790

Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Action Behavior Centers

Action Behavior CentersLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Action Behavior Centers - South Oakdale

7755 3rd St N, Ste 150, St. Paul, MN, 55128

Phone number(651) 867-6684 Website addresshttps://www.actionbehavior.com/diagnosis

Area Served: Washington County

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"

Al-Maa'uun - "The Neighborly Needs"Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs

1729 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 326-5851 Emailinfo@almaauun.com Website addresshttps://almaauun.org/housing

Area Served: North Minneapolis

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailgayle.grimm@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-educationecse

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

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

Blue Earth County Community Health Department

Blue Earth County Community Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 304-4163 EmailKelley.Haeder@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/264/Women-Infant-Children-WIC

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

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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