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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Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike WiigamingLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Gaa-giigishkaakaawasowaad

802 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Ste 12, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-4323 Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com

Area Served: Bemidji area

Milaca Public School District

Milaca Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

500 Hwy 23 W, Milaca, MN, 56353

Phone number(320) 982-7174 Emailrobert.sumner@milaca.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.milaca.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Milaca Public School District

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Mille Lacs Government Center

43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 362-1710 Emailmlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Reservation

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Parenting Support District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake

36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760

Phone number(320) 362-1710 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Members and descendents of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe across the country

Milroy Public School District

Milroy Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

103 Prospect St, Milroy, MN, 56263

Phone number(507) 336-2563 Emailjohn.willey@milroyschools.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/MilroyMinnesota

Area Served: Milroy Public School District

Mindful Families

Mindful FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

7400 Metro Blvd, Ste 440, Edina, MN, 55439

Phone number(612) 486-2956 Emailinfo@mindfulfamiliestherapy.com Website addresshttps://www.mindfulfamiliestherapy.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis American Indian CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 879-1700 Website addresshttps://www.maicnet.org/family-services

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Minneapolis Public School District

Minneapolis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1250 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 668-2127 Emailecfe@mpls.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mpschools.org/academics/ece/ecfe

Area Served: Minneapolis Public School District

Minneota Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

504 N Monroe St, Minneota, MN, 56264

Phone number(507) 872-6122 Emailmelinda.stiklestad@minneotaschools.org Website addresshttps://www.minneotaschools.org/departments/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Minneota Public School District

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support

23 Empire Dr, Ste 1000, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Phone number(651) 644-7333 Emaildcavitt@macmh.org Website addresshttps://macmh.org/youth-and-family

Area Served: Statewide

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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