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 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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Metropolitan Council

Metropolitan CouncilLink: view organization details

Transportation - Metro Mobility, Transit Link, Metro Move

390 Robert St N, Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Phone number(651) 602-5465 Emailtransitlink@metc.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services.aspx

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Metro Transit

Metro TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation

560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service

100 Highway 13 E, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 882-7500 Emailmvta@mvta.com Website addresshttps://www.mvta.com/routes

Area Served: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee

Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT)

Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

227 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082

Phone number(888) 880-4696 Emailsherrit@saintpetermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.saintpetermn.gov/322/Minnesota-River-Valley-Transit

Area Served: Cities of Le Sueur, St. Peter, and Kasota

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transportation - Community Health Representatives Mille Lacs Government Center

43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 532-7815 Emailmlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transportation - Community Health Representatives District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake

36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760

Phone number(218) 768-2389 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Morris City Transit

Morris City TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

610 Oregon Ave, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 589-1000 Emailtransit@ci.morris.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.morris.mn.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/service-hours_1-1.pdf

Area Served: City of Morris

Premier Handicap Services LLC

Premier Handicap Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

151 Silver Lake Rd NW, Unit 7B, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(651) 633-6856 Emailride@premierhandicapservices.com Website addresshttp://www.premierhandicapservices.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Red Wing Mobility LLC

Red Wing Mobility LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation

416 Riedell Ct, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 388-9215 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/redwingmobility

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area and Rochester Area

Productive Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)

Productive Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (Otter Express) Transit Alternatives Otter Express

1225 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

Phone number(218) 998-3002 Emailkaylas@productivemn.org Website addresshttps://productivemn.org/transit-alternatives

Area Served: Some areas of Otter Tail, Clay and Wilkin counties

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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