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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

Early Childhood Family Education (For ages: birth through 5 years)

Early Childhood Family Education is a program that provides classes and services for families and their children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Some districts also offer classes for expectant families and those with children up to third grade.

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Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068

5 Miles Phone number(952) 388-1950 EmailZachary.Gonsioroski@district196.org Website addresshttps://ce.district196.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431

6 Miles Phone number(952) 681-6214 Emailsmoline1@isd271.org Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/els/ecfe

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

200 Burnsville Pkwy W, Burnsville, MN, 55337

6 Miles Phone number(952) 707-4110 Emailcsampers@isd191.org Website addresshttps://communityed.isd191.org/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

6 Miles Phone number(651) 306-7503 EmailECFE@isd199.org Website addresshttps://www.isd199.org/schools/early-learning/ecfe

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School District

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

6 Miles Phone number(651) 403-8350 Emaillaurie.hume@isd197.org Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org/schools/early-childhood-education-2/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

South St. Paul Public School District

South St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

104 5th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

8 Miles Phone number(651) 552-5579 Emailjzehnder@sspps.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.sspps.org/about/ecfe

Area Served: South St. Paul Public School District

Lakeville Area Schools

Lakeville Area SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

17630 Juniper Path, Ste A, Lakeville, MN, 55044

9 Miles Phone number(952) 232-3008 Emailjulie.dahl@isd194.org Website addresshttps://ce.isd194.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-family-education/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Lakeville Area Public School District

St. Paul Public School District

St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

360 Colborne St, St. Paul, MN, 55102

9 Miles Phone number(651) 793-5410 Emailstephanie.berwald@spps.org Website addresshttps://www.spps.org/ecfe

Area Served: St. Paul Public School District

Farmington Public School District

Farmington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

20655 Flagstaff Ave, Farmington, MN, 55024

10 Miles Phone number(651) 460-3200 Emailmclementz@farmington.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.farmingtonce.com

Area Served: Farmington Public School District

South Washington County Public School District

South Washington County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

7362 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

10 Miles Phone number(651) 425-6631 Emailjbeaird@sowashco.org Website addresshttps://commed.sowashco.org/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: South Washington County Schools

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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