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
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
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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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible. The first step to determine eligibility is an educational referral.

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Women of Nations

Domestic Violence Support Services Call for Location (651) 251-1609 info@women-of-nations.org https://women-of-nations.org/about-us/programs

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Women of Nations

Crisis Line - Women in Crisis Call for Location (651) 251-1609 info@women-of-nations.org https://women-of-nations.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Women Planting Seeds

Domestic Violence Support Services

PO Box 6834, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

(612) 558-5721 sunnylovellc@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Women's Advocates, Inc

Crisis Line

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

(651) 227-8284 resources@wadvocates.org https://www.wadvocates.org/find-help

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Women's Advocates, Inc

Domestic Violence Shelter

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

(651) 227-8284 resources@wadvocates.org https://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/shelter-healing

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Women's Advocates, Inc

Domestic Violence Support Services

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

(651) 726-5232 outreach@wadvocates.org https://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/violence-prevention-education

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Women's Advocates, Inc

Transitional Housing

PO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104

(651) 227-9966 resources@wadvocates.org https://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/shelter-healing

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program, Inc. (WRAP) of Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Domestic Violence Support Services Lyon and Lincoln County WRAP

700 N 7th St, Marshall, MN, 56258

(507) 532-2350 lyon@letswrap.com https://www.letswrap.com

Area Served: Lyon County

WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program, Inc. (WRAP) of Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lyon and Lincoln County WRAP

700 N 7th St, Marshall, MN, 56258

(507) 532-9532 lyon@letswrap.com https://www.letswrap.com

Area Served: Lyon County

WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program, Inc. (WRAP) of Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Domestic Violence Shelter Lyon and Lincoln County WRAP

700 N 7th St, Marshall, MN, 56258

(800) 639-2350 lyon@letswrap.com https://www.letswrap.com

Area Served: Lyon County

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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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