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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Somali Parents Autism Network

Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/programs-projects

Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

11731 Hwy 1, Northome, MN, 56661

Phone number(218) 897-5275 Emailjeremy.tammi@isd363.org Website addresshttps://www.northome.k12.mn.us

Area Served: South Koochiching - Rainy River School District

South St. Paul Public School District

South St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

104 5th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

Phone number(651) 552-5579 Emailjzehnder@sspps.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.sspps.org/about/ecfe

Area Served: South St. Paul Public School District

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Phone number(651) 425-6631 Emailjbeaird@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909

Phone number(507) 582-3405 Emaillstroup@Isd500.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3034

Area Served: Southland Public School District

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District

SouthWest Metro Intermediate DistrictLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Diaper Bank District Office

4601 Dean Lakes Blvd, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 368-8800 Website addresshttps://www.swmetro288.org/288-programs/east-creek-family-center

Area Served: Southwest Metro Intermediate District

Spring Grove Public School District

Spring Grove Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

113 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN, 55974

Phone number(507) 498-3221 Emailbethany.bergsgaard@springgrove.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.springgrove.k12.mn.us/page/2522

Area Served: Spring Grove School District

Spring Lake Park Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 600-5900 Emailavokac@district16.org Website addresshttps://www.springlakeparkschools.org

Area Served: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

Springfield Public School District

Springfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

12 Burns Ave, Springfield, MN, 56087

Phone number(507) 723-4283 Emailjanet.simonsen24@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.springfield.mntm.org

Area Served: Springfield Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 706-1166 Emailwwebster@isd282.org Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/parents-children-birth-to-age-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

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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