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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Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-4418 Emailfrethwisch@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/ecfe

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482

Phone number(218) 632-2390 Emailpisaacson@wdc2155.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Underwood Public School District

Underwood Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586

Phone number(218) 826-6101 Emailjwilson@underwood.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2011/Underwood/5343319/Copy_of_ECFE_Spring_2025_Flyer__1_.pdf

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

Lakes Crisis & Resource Center

Lakes Crisis & Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1339 Pelican Ln, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-8572 Emaillcrcdl@lakescrisis.com Website addresshttps://www.lakescrisis.com/PIP

Area Served: Becker, Mahnomen and Norman counties

Minnesota Toy Library

Minnesota Toy LibraryLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program South Minneapolis Branch - Richfield Lutheran Church

8 W 60th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419

Emailmplstoylibrary@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Toy Library

Minnesota Toy LibraryLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program Northeast Minneapolis Branch - Northeast United Methodist Church

2510 Cleveland St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

EmailmplstoylibraryNE@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Toy Library

Minnesota Toy LibraryLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Toy Lending Program St. Paul Branch

1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Emailstpaultoylibrary@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mplstoylibrary.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Moorhead Public School District

Moorhead Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1313 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 284-3830 Emailjhofer@moorheadschools.org Website addresshttps://www.isd152.org/o/elc/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Moorhead Area Public School District

Perham - Dent Public School District

Perham - Dent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

800 Coney St W, Perham, MN, 56573

Phone number(218) 346-1618 Emailmkunza@perham.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://perhamschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Henning Public School District

Henning Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

500 School Ave, Henning, MN, 56551

Phone number(218) 583-2927 Emailmsparks@henning.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.henning.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe

Area Served: Henning Public School District

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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