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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Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 894-5400 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org/earlyeducation/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Stephen - Argyle Central Public School District

Stephen - Argyle Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

500 School Ave, Stephen, MN, 56757

Phone number(218) 437-6615 Emailkelsey.anderson@sac.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.sac.k12.mn.us/early-childhood.html

Area Served: Stephen-Argyle Central Public School District

Stewartville Public School District

Stewartville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976

Phone number(507) 533-1679 Emailsara.ellerbusch@ssdtigers.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

Stillwater Public School District

Stillwater Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1875 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Phone number(651) 351-4018 Emailbergea@stillwaterschools.org Website addresshttps://commed.stillwaterschools.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Stillwater Area Public School District

Sunny-Side Center

Sunny-Side CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - New and Expecting Mothers

1351 Page Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone number(701) 935-1758 Emailsunnysidellc22@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sunny-sidecenter.com

Area Served: Fargo-Moorhead area

Swanville Public School District

Swanville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

602 Degraff Ave, Swanville, MN, 56382

Phone number(320) 547-5100 Emailbswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.swanville.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Swanville Public School District

Tandem

TandemLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

4105 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 823-0301 Emailkimberly@wearetandem.org Website addresshttps://www.wearetandem.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support The Baby Blanket at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church

13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045

Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

Fort Washington, PA, 19034

Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

The Family Partnership

The Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

Parenting Support South Minneapolis

1527 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(651) 508-1423 Emailinfo@thefamilypartnership.org Website addresshttps://www.thefamilypartnership.org/services/family-home-visiting/parenting-for-the-future

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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