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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Butterfield-Odin Public School District

Butterfield-Odin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

440 Hubbard Ave, Butterfield, MN, 56120

Phone number(507) 956-2771 x109 Emaillerickson@isd836.org Website addresshttps://www.butterfield.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Butterfield - Odin Public School District

Backus Community Center

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Summer Lunch

900 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 285-7225 Website addresshttps://backuscommunitycenter.godaddysites.com/summer-food-service

Area Served: Koochiching County

Achieve Language Academy

Achieve Language AcademyLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

2169 Stillwater Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55119

Phone number(651) 738-4875 Website addresshttps://www.achievemn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Aurora Charter School

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School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

2103 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-3891 Website addresshttps://www.auroracharterschool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Academia Cesar Chavez

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School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

1801 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55119

Phone number(651) 778-2940 Website addresshttps://www.cesarchavezschool.com

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Bridges Health Winona

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Clinic Bridges Health Winona at Friendship First

419 S Urberg Ave, Blair, WI, 54616

Phone number(507) 457-2891 Emailbridgescommunityhealth@winona.edu Website addresshttps://bridgeshealthwinona.org/services/services-offered

Area Served: Winona County

Bridges Health Winona

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Clinic Bridges Health Winona at LifeGate Services

1300 10th Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906

Phone number(507) 457-2891 Emailbridgescommunityhealth@winona.edu Website addresshttps://bridgeshealthwinona.org/services/services-offered

Area Served: Olmsted County

Bridges Health Winona

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Clinic Bridges Health Winona at Sobieski Lodge

965 E 7th St, Winona, MN, 55987

Phone number(507) 457-2891 Emailbridgescommunityhealth@winona.edu Website addresshttps://bridgeshealthwinona.org/services/services-offered

Area Served: Winona County

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church

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Food Distribution

325 Sherman St, North Mankato, MN, 56003

Phone number(507) 625-3759 Emailbaumc@baumc.org Website addresshttps://www.baumc.org/calendar

Area Served: North Mankato and surrounding area

Albany Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

741 Lake Ave, Albany, MN, 56307

Phone number(320) 291-6623

Area Served: Albany 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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