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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St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 370-8255 Website addresshttps://www.isd742.org

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

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

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)Link: view organization details

Autism Therapy Autism Discovery Center

151 8th St S, Rm 115, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 308-3830 Website addresshttps://www.stcloudstate.edu

Area Served: Stearns County

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)

St. Cloud State University (SCSU)Link: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Autism Discovery Center

151 8th St S, Rm 115, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 308-3830 Website addresshttps://www.stcloudstate.edu

Area Served: Stearns County

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic

1245 15th St N, Health Science Building, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 308-5919 Emaildentalclinic@sctcc.edu Website addresshttps://www.sctcc.edu/sctcc-dental-clinic

Area Served: Stearns county and surrounding areas of Central Minnesota

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin - Health Center

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin - Health CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic

4404 State Road 70, Webster, WI, 54893

Phone number(715) 349-8554 Website addresshttps://stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov/health-family-services/medical-health-and-wellness

Area Served: Chisago and Pine counties

St. Croix Health

St. Croix HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Webster Clinic

26425 Lakeland Ave S, Webster, WI, 54893

Phone number(715) 866-4271 Website addresshttps://www.saintcroixhealth.org

Area Served: Polk and Burnett counties and Pine County, MN

St. Croix Health

St. Croix HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Frederic Clinic

205 Oak St W, Frederic, WI, 54837

Phone number(715) 327-5700 Website addresshttps://www.saintcroixhealth.org

Area Served: Polk County, WI and Chisago County, MN

St. Croix Health

St. Croix HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Unity Clinic

1504 190th Ave, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810

Phone number(715) 825-3278 Website addresshttps://www.saintcroixhealth.org

Area Served: Polk County and surrounding areas

St. Croix Health

St. Croix HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic Lindstrom Clinic

12375 Lindstrom Ln, Lindstrom, MN, 55045

Phone number(651) 400-2240 Website addresshttps://www.saintcroixhealth.org

Area Served: Chisago and Washington counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin

St. Croix Health

St. Croix HealthLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Croix Falls Clinic

216 S Adams St, St. Croix Falls, WI, 54024

Phone number(715) 483-3221 Website addresshttps://www.saintcroixhealth.org

Area Served: Polk, Burnett and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin and Chisago and Washington counties in Minnesota

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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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