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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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS

3.Contact a mental health provider that specializes in working with young children (birth-5 years) and their families. Explore other supportive programs available in your community.

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Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(507) 732-4244 Emailjenb@zmsch.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(507) 732-4244 Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us/page/school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

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

Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481

Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailjill.davis@co.wadena.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481

Phone number(218) 445-5184 Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

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

White Bear Lake Public School District

White Bear Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

2399 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 653-3102 Emailjennifer.chappuis@isd624.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd624.org/programs/screenings

Area Served: White Bear Lake School District

White Bear Lake Public School District

White Bear Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office

2399 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 653-3100 Website addresshttps://www.isd624.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake School District

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

Zumbro Lutheran Church

Zumbro Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Open Table

624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902

Phone number(507) 288-2649 Website addresshttps://www.zumbrolutheran.org/open-table

Area Served: Rochester area

White Bear Area Food Shelf

White Bear Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf

1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 407-5310 Emailinfo@whitebearfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://whitebearfoodshelf.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

White Bear Area Food Shelf

White Bear Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Holiday Program White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf

1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 407-5310 Emailinfo@whitebearfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://whitebearfoodshelf.org/2025/11/give-a-gobble-2025

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

Women of Nations

Women of NationsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 251-1609 Emailinfo@women-of-nations.org Website addresshttps://women-of-nations.org/about-us/programs

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

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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