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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - 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 and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Lakes International Language Academy

Lakes International Language AcademyLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School

246 11th Ave SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-0771 Website addresshttps://www.mylila.org

Area Served: Washington County

Lakes International Language Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School

246 11th Ave SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-0771 Website addresshttps://www.mylila.org/kinder-prep-preschool/about

Area Served: Washington County

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

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Riverdale Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

3585 124th Ave NW, Ste 400, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 767-1524 EmailofficeRK@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Blaine Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

1351 113th Ave NE, Ste 400B, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 415-1222 Emailofficebk@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic St. Croix Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

400 2nd St S, Hudson, WI, 54016

Phone number(715) 808-0460 EmailofficeSCK@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

Area Served: St. Croix County, WI and Washington County, MN

Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic New Richmond Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

1244 N 4th St, Ste 300, New Richmond, WI, 54017

Phone number(715) 248-2246 EmailofficeNRK@dentalkidds.com Website addresshttps://dentalkidds.com

Area Served: St. Croix County, WI and Washington County, MN

Life Development Resources

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Life Development Resources - Lakeville

7580 160th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044

Phone number(952) 898-1133 Website addresshttps://lifedrs.com

Area Served: Dakota County Provides CTSS services in Anoka, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott and Washington counties.

Marine Area Community School

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

14189 Ostlund Trail N, Marine On St. Croix, MN, 55047

Phone number(651) 409-3122 Emailinfo@marineareaschool.org Website addresshttps://marineareaschool.org

Area Served: Washington County

Marine Area Community School

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Kindergarten Charter School

14189 Ostlund Trail N, Marine On St. Croix, MN, 55047

Phone number(651) 409-3122 Website addresshttps://marineareaschool.org

Area Served: Washington County

MapleTree Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic MapleTree Pediatric Dentistry - Forest Lake

1420 Lake St S, Ste 150, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 779-9002 Emailsmile@MapleTreePediatricDentistry.com Website addresshttps://www.maplewoodpediatricdentistry.com

Area Served: Washington County

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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