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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MEDICAL EVALUATION

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Make sure the child’s primary healthcare provider knows about the concerns and can provide a comprehensive medical evaluation.

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Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012

Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

313 N Main St, Rm 230, Center City, MN, 55012

Phone number(651) 213-5600 Website addresshttps://www.chisagocountymn.gov/334/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Chisago County

Chisago County Health and Human Services

Chisago County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program North Branch Office

6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056

Phone number(651) 213-5233 Emailcindie.giem@chisagocountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Chisago County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Clearwater County Public Health

Clearwater County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

212 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6581 Emailsteph.anderson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Clearwater County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

Clearwater County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

Clearwater County Department of Human Services

Clearwater County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

216 Park Ave NW, Bagley, MN, 56621

Phone number(218) 694-6164 Emailjamie.halverson@co.clearwater.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/human-services

Area Served: Clearwater County

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636

Phone number(218) 327-5711 EmailHMGintake@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Deer River Public School District

Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636

Phone number(218) 327-5711 EmailHMGintake@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org

Area Served: Deer River Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

CHI LakeWood Health

CHI LakeWood HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

600 Main Ave S, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 634-1795 Emailmarlacarlson@catholichealth.net Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Clearbrook - Gonvick Public School District

Clearbrook - Gonvick Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

16770 Clearwater Lake Rd, Clearbrook, MN, 56634

Phone number(218) 751-6622 Emailyolson@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.clearbrook-gonvick.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Clearbrook-Gonvick School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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