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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Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Eden Prairie

11010 Prairie Lakes Dr, Prairie Lakes Corporate Center Ste 350, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 746-2522 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/dads-group.pdf

Area Served: Hennepin, Scott, and Carver counties

Ogilvie Public School District

Ogilvie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

333 School Dr, Ogilvie, MN, 56358

Phone number(320) 272-5000 Emailtkotsmith@ogilvie.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us/domain/51

Area Served: Ogilvie Public School District

Olmsted County Public Health Services

Olmsted County Public Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

2100 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904

Phone number(507) 328-6099 Emailjenna.waddell@olmstedcounty.gov Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/child-youth/parenting-resources

Area Served: Olmsted County

Onamia Public School District

Onamia Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

35465 125th Ave, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 532-6832 Emailkmartin@onamia.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.onamia.k12.mn.us/page/3195

Area Served: Onamia Public School District

Options for Women - Mankato

Options for Women - MankatoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Foundations of Fatherhood

11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 11, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 508-0817 Website addresshttps://www.optionsmankato.org/support-services/foundations-of-fatherhood-classes

Area Served: City of Mankato

Options for Women - Morris

Options for Women - MorrisLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267

Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/OptionsForWomenMorris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

Orono Public School District

Orono Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

685 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Long Lake, MN, 55356

Phone number(952) 746-5895 Emailkaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ce.oronoschools.org/early-learning/programs/ecfe-classes

Area Served: Orono Public School District

Ortonville Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

200 Trojan Dr, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Phone number(320) 839-6181 Emailmichelle.bauer@ortonville.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ortonville.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ortonville Public School District

Osakis Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

500 1st Ave E, Osakis, MN, 56360

Phone number(320) 859-2191 Emaildkreemer@osakis.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.osakis.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Osakis Public School District

Osseo Public School District

Osseo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

11200 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Phone number(763) 391-8777 EmailSawyerK@district279.org Website addresshttps://ce.district279.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Osseo 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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