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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - Public Libraries
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - Health Care
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

Hearing Loss Services and Supports

Supportive resources for children experiencing hearing loss and their families, including early identification, hearing aids, and other audiology-related services

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Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021

(507) 384-6600 https://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Kindergarten Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021

(507) 384-6600 https://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Miracle-Ear Foundation

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Gift of Sound Hearing Aids Miracle-Ear Call for Location (800) 234-5422 miracleearfoundation@amplifon.com https://www.miracle-ear.com/miracle-ear-foundation/eligibility

Area Served: Nationwide

Northern Prairie Community Clinic

Hearing Loss Services

501 N Columbia Rd, Columbia Hall, Rm 1300, Grand Forks, ND, 58203

(701) 777-3745 CSD@UND.edu https://und.edu/npcc/speech-language-pathology.html

Area Served: Statewide

Northern Voices

Hearing Loss Services

1660 County Road B W, Roseville, MN, 55113

(651) 639-2535 https://www.northernvoices.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Olmsted Medical Center

Hearing Loss Services Rochester Southeast Clinic

210 9th St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

(507) 292-7146 https://www.olmmed.org/clinical-services/audiology

Area Served: Olmsted County

Park Nicollet Health Services

Hearing Loss Services Park Nicollet Specialty Center - St. Louis Park 3800 Building

3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

(952) 993-2000 https://www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty/audiology

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Sanford Health

Hearing Loss Services Sanford Clinic - Bemidji 1705 Anne Street

1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

(218) 333-5000 https://www.sanfordhealth.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat

Hearing Loss Services

1528 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

(320) 252-0233 https://stcloudent.com

Area Served: Stearns County

St. Luke's Healthcare

Hearing Loss Services St. Luke's Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates

920 E 1st St, Ste 301, Duluth, MN, 55805

(218) 249-6279 https://www.slhduluth.com

Area Served: St. Louis County

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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