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
    - 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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The Refugee and Immigrant Helpline (1-800-814-4806) is a connection to helpful information, resources and services in your community. Navigators are here to provide support and guidance you can trust. Connect with resources for jobs, food, health, housing, legal help, language classes and more.

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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- 242 Free / no cost to eligible clients
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KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Marble Head Start

201 Kate St, Marble, MN, 55764

Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Taconite Head Start

28 Haynes St S, Taconite, MN, 55786

Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids

822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls

900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649

Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Koochiching County

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: Beltrami County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Baudette Center

1500 Main St W, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Badger Center

110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Greenbush Center

401 Park Ave W, Greenbush, MN, 56726

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Grygla Center

114 N Fladeland Ave, Grygla, MN, 56727

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

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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