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
  - 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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Head Start (For ages: 3 through 5 years)

Services and programs that prepare low-income families with preschool children (ages 3 - 5) for their transition to public school kindergarten and to support child development, parenting skills and self-sufficiency. Complete this online referral form to get connected to your local Head Start program.

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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Vermilion Center

1611 Farm Rd S, Tower, MN, 55790

Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District I - Wewinabi Early Education

43648 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District III - Lake Lena Early Education

63925 Ojibwe Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072

Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake

36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760

Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Red Lake Nation

Red Lake NationLink: view organization details

Red Lake Head Start

23990 Highway 1, Red Lake, MN, 56671

Phone number(218) 679-3396 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/headstart

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Red Lake Nation

Red Lake NationLink: view organization details

Ponemah Head Start Site

25039 Abinoojiin Dr, Ponemah, MN, 56666

Phone number(218) 679-3396 Website addresshttps://www.redlakenation.org/headstart

Area Served: Red Lake Nation

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start

8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Bena Head Start

15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626

Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

King Elementary School / Invest Early

500 5th St SE, Deer River, MN, 56636

Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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