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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Mounds View Public School District

Mounds View Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

4570 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, 55126

Phone number(651) 621-7350 Website addresshttps://www.moundsviewschools.org

Area Served: Mounds View Public School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School District

Mountain Iron - Buhl Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

8659 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron, MN, 55768

Phone number(218) 735-8271 Emaildkoski@isd712.org Website addresshttps://www.mib.k12.mn.us/page/5094

Area Served: Mountain Iron-Buhl School District

Mountain Lake Public School District

Mountain Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

450 12th St N, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159

Phone number(507) 427-3159 Website addresshttps://www.isd173.org/page/ecfe1

Area Served: Mountain Lake Public Schools

Murray County Central Schools

Murray County Central SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172

Phone number(507) 836-6945 Emailsamantha.wynia@mcc.mntm.org Website addresshttps://www.mcc.mntm.org/page/ecfe

Area Served: Murray County Central School District

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School District

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

100 Spartan Way, Nashwauk, MN, 55769

Phone number(218) 885-1290 Emaildrahne@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd319.org

Area Served: Nashwauk-Keewatin School District

Nett Lake Public School District

Nett Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

13090 Westley Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Phone number(218) 757-3261 x3 EmailRhiannon.strong@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://www.nettlakeschool.org

Area Served: St. Louis County

Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)

Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support - Parent Power

3255 Spring St NE, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 588-2244 Emaildechell.pendleton@ndcad.org Website addresshttps://www.ndcad.org/parent-power-training-program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Nevis Public School District

Nevis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

210 Pleasant St W, Nevis, MN, 56467

Phone number(218) 652-3500 Emailsofferdahl@nevis308.org Website addresshttps://www.nevis.k12.mn.us/early_childhood/general_information

Area Served: Nevis Public School District

New Family Beginnings

New Family BeginningsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

4660 Slater Rd, Ste 245, Eagan, MN, 55122

Phone number(651) 882-6234 Emailkalli@newfamilybeginnings.com Website addresshttps://newfamilybeginnings.com/co-parenting

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding communities

New London - Spicer Public School District

New London - Spicer Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

101 4th Ave SW, New London, MN, 56273

Phone number(320) 796-2443 Emaillillebergt@isd345.org Website addresshttps://isd345.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getcategory/program_id/6

Area Served: New London-Spicer 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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