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
  - 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
    - 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

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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Annandale Public School District

Annandale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302

Phone number(320) 274-3058 Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org/Page/162

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

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

Blaine United Methodist Church

Blaine United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

621 115th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434

Phone number(763) 757-2170 Emailbumcoffice1@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.blaineumc.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Backus Community Center

Backus Community CenterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Summer Lunch

900 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 285-7225 Website addresshttps://backuscommunitycenter.godaddysites.com/summer-food-service

Area Served: Koochiching County

Big Lake Public School District

Big Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN, 55309

Phone number(763) 262-8128 Emails.gort@biglakeschools.org Website addresshttps://ce.biglakeschools.org/early-childhood/screening

Area Served: Big Lake Public School District

Aurora Charter School

Aurora Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

2103 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-3891 Website addresshttps://www.auroracharterschool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

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

Adrian Public School District

Adrian Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

410 Indiana Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110

Phone number(507) 483-2225 Website addresshttps://www.isd511.net

Area Served: Adrian Public School District

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

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342

Phone number(320) 848-2233 x1375 Emailjweispfennig@blh.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blhsd.org

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

Braham Public School District

Braham Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

531 Elmhurst Ave S, Braham, MN, 55006

Phone number(320) 396-3316 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/braham.k12.mn.us/preschool

Area Served: Braham Public School District

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

Academia Cesar Chavez

Academia Cesar ChavezLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

1801 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55119

Phone number(651) 778-2940 Website addresshttps://www.cesarchavezschool.com

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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

Blue Earth Area School District

Blue Earth Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

315 E 6th St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Phone number(507) 526-3188 Website addresshttps://www.beaschools.org/o/ce/page/child-care-home

Area Served: Blue Earth Area Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.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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