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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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Marshall County Central Public School District

Marshall County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

310 W Minnesota Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738

Phone number(218) 523-4425 Emailjhestekind@mccfreeze.org Website addresshttps://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/o/ves/page/ecfe

Area Served: Marshall County Central Schools

Marshall Public School District

Marshall Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

401 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258

Phone number(507) 929-2633 Emailtiffany.teske@marshall.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.marshall.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-education

Area Served: Marshall Public School District

Martin County West Public School District

Martin County West Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

105 E 5th St, Sherburn, MN, 56171

Phone number(507) 764-2336 Emailnickolebowie@mcwmavericks.org Website addresshttps://www.martin.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Martin County West School District

McGregor Public School District

McGregor Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

148 S 2nd St, McGregor, MN, 55760

Phone number(218) 768-2111 Emaillbecker@isd4.org Website addresshttps://www.mcgregor.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe

Area Served: McGregor Public School District

Medford Public School District

Medford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN, 55049

Phone number(507) 214-6380 Emailabierlen@medfordtigers.org Website addresshttps://www.medford.k12.mn.us/page/2723

Area Served: Steele County

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

Phone number(320) 256-5160 Emailkneu@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Menahga Public School District

Menahga Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, MN, 56464

Phone number(218) 564-4141 Emailjetzler@menahga.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/community-education

Area Served: Menahga Public School District

Merrick Community Services

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Parenting Support

1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Phone number(651) 478-1086 Emailkmeye@merrickcs.org Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/community-services/family-services

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (35E to Century; Larpenteur to county line)

Mesabi East Independent Public School District

Mesabi East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

601 N 1st St W, Aurora, MN, 55705

Phone number(218) 229-3321 Emailamaki@isd2711.org Website addresshttps://www.isd2711.org

Area Served: Mesabi East School District

Metro Women's Center Inc.

Metro Women's Center Inc.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

6418 Bass Lake Rd, Crystal, MN, 55428

Phone number(763) 533-8642 Emailinfo@metrowomenscenter.org Website addresshttps://metrowomenscenter.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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