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 Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)

The EIDBI benefit provides therapy for children, youth and young adults under the age of 21 who meet eligibility criteria. To determine eligibility, make a referral to a Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary provider. Participants may be enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, Minnesota Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) or other qualifying health care programs. To find an EIDBI provider or make a referral to EIDBI services, click on the online tool. For more information on EIDBI and other autism services and supports, visit the MN Autism Resource Portal website.

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The Emily Program

2265 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108

(888) 364-5977 info@emilyprogram.com https://emilyprogram.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

The Pearl Academy

651 Taft St NE, Ste 5, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

(612) 310-0448

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Ready Clinic

The Ready Clinic - Montevideo

2419 Washington Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265

(320) 321-1484 readyintake@swwc.org https://www.swsc.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2060

Area Served: City of Montevideo and surrounding area

The Ready Clinic

The Ready Clinic - Pipestone

1314 N Hiawatha Ave, Ste 100, Pipestone, MN, 56164

(507) 825-5858 readyintake@swwc.org https://www.swsc.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2060

Area Served: City of Pipestone and surrounding area

The Ready Clinic

The Ready Clinic - Cosmos

320 Saturn St N, Ste A, Cosmos, MN, 56228

(320) 877-7074 readyintake@swwc.org https://www.swsc.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2060

Area Served: City of Cosmos and surrounding area

The Ready Clinic

The Ready Clinic - Marshall

349 W Main St, Ste 1, Marshall, MN, 56258

(507) 337-2970 https://www.swsc.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2060

Area Served: Lyon County

Therapy World Inc.

393 N Dunlap St, Ste 861, St. Paul, MN, 55104

(651) 347-8037

Area Served: Ramsey County

Thinesen Psychological Services

512 Buffalo Run Rd, Buffalo, MN, 55313

(651) 263-0765

Area Served: Wright County

Thrive Autism Center LLC

110 W Division St, Waite Park, MN, 56387

(320) 200-2334

Area Served: Stearns County

Treehouse Therapy Center

1701 American Blvd, Ste 7, Bloomington, MN, 55425

(612) 327-7252 info@treehousetherapycenter.com https://www.treehousetherapymn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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