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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South St. Paul Public School District

South St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

104 5th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

Phone number(651) 552-5594 Emailsspecse3-5@sspps.org Website addresshttps://www.sspps.org

Area Served: South St. Paul Public School District

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

Valley Outreach

Valley OutreachLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Washington County

Valley Outreach

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

1911 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 430-2739 Emailinfo@valleyoutreachmn.org Website addresshttps://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services

Area Served: Washington County

Spring Lake Park Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 600-5933 EmailEarlyChildhood@district16.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.springlakeparkschools.org/ec-services/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

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

Spring Lake Park Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 600-5933 EmailEarlyChildhood@district16.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.springlakeparkschools.org/ec-services/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

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

Tri-Community Food Shelf

Tri-Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

5597 Highway 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726

Phone number(218) 426-4067 Emailgrdonalds@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TriCommunityFoodShelf

Area Served: Communities of Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright

Spring Valley Food Shelf

Spring Valley Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

102 E Jefferson St, Spring Valley, MN, 55975

Phone number(507) 718-9390 Emailsvfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.springvalley-mn.com/index.asp?SEC=32D22067-00F5-4604-9150-CB8A85BEF460&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Spring Valley and surrounding area

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Human Services Center - Waite Park

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 203-6942 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/244/WIC

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Human Services Center - Waite Park

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 656-6147 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/265/Child-Teen-Checkups-CTC-Information

Area Served: Stearns County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Head Start Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCC) - Brainerd Office

2410 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(320) 632-3691 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com/education/head-start

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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

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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