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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Ellison Center

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Parenting Support

600 25th Ave S, Ste 102, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 406-1600 Emailoffice@EllisonCenter.org Website addresshttps://www.ellisoncenter.org/services

Area Served: Stearns County

Browerville Public School District

Browerville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

620 Park Ave N, Browerville, MN, 56438

Phone number(320) 594-2272 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://fedk12mnus.finalsite.com/programs-and-services/early-childhood-family-educationschool-readiness

Area Served: Browerville Public School District

PACT for Families Collaborative - Willmar

PACT for Families Collaborative - WillmarLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Wraparound

2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-7030 Emailchar_e@pactforfamilies.org Website addresshttps://www.pactforfamilies.org/wraparound

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-8490 Emailzylstraa@willmar.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wce.willmar.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Willmar Public School District

Tracy Area Public School District

Tracy Area Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

934 Pine St, Tracy, MN, 56175

Phone number(507) 734-6691 Emailparadisj@tracy.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.tracy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Tracy Area Public School District

Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265

Phone number(320) 269-5026 Emailksnell@montevideoschools.org Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

Benson Public School District

Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215

Phone number(320) 843-2710 Emailbcarruth@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Benson Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

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

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342

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

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Yellow Medicine East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

450 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Phone number(320) 564-4081 Emaillhansen@isd2190.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2190.org

Area Served: Yellow Medicine East Public School District

Red Rock Central Public School District

Red Rock Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

509 S Birch St, Lamberton, MN, 56152

Phone number(507) 752-7361 Emailkathywacker@rrcfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.redrockcentral.org/page/3159

Area Served: Red Rock Central 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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