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
    - 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 / 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
  - 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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Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Hutchinson

218 Main St S, Ste 132, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Phone number(320) 587-5433 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: McLeod County

Bridges to Safety

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Domestic Violence Support Services

15 Kellogg Blvd W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Phone number(651) 266-9901 Website addresshttp://www.bridgestosafety.org/help.html

Area Served: Ramsey County residents, or residents of other counties where the abuse happened in Ramsey County or the abuser is a Ramsey County resident

Bertha Hewitt Public School District

Bertha Hewitt Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

310 Central Ave S, Bertha, MN, 56437

Phone number(218) 894-2439 Website addresshttps://www.isd786.org/early-childhood-education-programmi

Area Served: Bertha-Hewitt Public School District

Bertha Hewitt Public School District

Bertha Hewitt Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

310 Central Ave S, Bertha, MN, 56437

Phone number(218) 894-2439 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd786.org/early-childhood-education-programmi

Area Served: Bertha-Hewitt Public School District

Angels of Hope

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Food Shelf

56395 Forest Blvd, Pine City, MN, 55063

Phone number(320) 336-9191 Emailangelofhope2011@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://angelsofhopefoodshelf.weebly.com

Area Served: Pine County Will serve people throughout the state if requested

Blackduck Public School District

Blackduck Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630

Phone number(218) 835-5300 Website addresshttps://blackduckschoolreadiness.weebly.com

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

Blackduck Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office

156 1st St NE, Blackduck, MN, 56630

Phone number(218) 835-5300 x350 Emailsfrank@blackduck.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://blackduck.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Blackduck Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office

502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 333-3119 EmailJanelle_Slough@isd31.net Website addresshttps://www.bemidjicommunityed.com/page/2786

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School District

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School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 755-3133 Website addresshttps://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/parent/preschool-registration

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Aitkin Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office

306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-4828 Emaillparkin@isd1.org Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org/early-childhood-screening.html

Area Served: Aitkin 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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