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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Twin Cities Dads Group

Twin Cities Dads GroupLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Call for Location Emailinfo@citydadsgroup.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesDadsGroup

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Ulen-Hitterdal Public School District

Ulen-Hitterdal Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

27 2nd St NW, Ulen, MN, 56585

Phone number(218) 596-8853 Emaildflaten@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ulen-Hitterdal Public 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

United South Central Independent Public School District

United South Central Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, 56097

Phone number(507) 553-5810 Emailrorourke@unitedsouthcentral.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/unitedsouthcentral.org/community-education/programming/ecfe

Area Served: United South Central School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

Phone number(320) 573-2174 EmailMArnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Urban Ventures

Urban VenturesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Latino Community

2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 638-1000 Emailinfo@urbanventures.org Website addresshttps://urbanventures.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis Online classes can be accessed Nationally

Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481

Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailbludovissie@vps.verndale.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Village Family Service Center

Village Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Village Family Service Center - Moorhead

815 37th Ave S, Ste 100, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(701) 451-4811 Website addresshttps://www.thevillagefamily.org/services/counseling/mental-health-treatment-options-village#love-logic

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Norman, and Polk counties

Village Family Service Center

Village Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Village Family Service Center - Alexandria

4133 Iowa St, Ste 105, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-8851 Website addresshttps://www.thevillagefamily.org/services/counseling/mental-health-treatment-options-village#love-logic

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Pope and Stevens counties

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981

Phone number(651) 565-3559 Emailnonstad@wkfalcons.org Website addresshttps://www.wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg 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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