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
  - 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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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

Kindergarten (Public school districts and charter schools)

Kindergarten is available to all children who turn 5 on or by September 1 of the current school year. Enrolling children in kindergarten provides them with a safe, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment and the opportunity to receive a world-class education.

Enrolling in Public Kindergarten fact sheet (PDF document)
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Academia Cesar Chavez

Academia Cesar ChavezLink: view organization details

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

Academy for Sciences & Agriculture (AFSA)

Academy for Sciences & Agriculture (AFSA)Link: view organization details

Charter School

2925 Country Dr, Little Canada, MN, 55117

Phone number(612) 260-2662 Website addresshttps://www.afsahighschool.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

ACGC Public School District

ACGC Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

27250 Minnesota Hwy 4, Grove City, MN, 56243

Phone number(320) 244-4679 Website addresshttps://www.acgcfalcons.org

Area Served: A.C.G.C. Public School District

Achieve Language Academy

Achieve Language AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

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

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

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 784-5300 Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Adrian Public School District

Adrian Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

410 Indiana Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110

Phone number(507) 483-2225 Website addresshttps://www.isd511.net

Area Served: Adrian Public School District

Agamim Classical Academy

Agamim Classical AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

5300 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410

Phone number(952) 856-2531 Website addresshttps://agamim.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-2115 Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

Albany Public School District

Albany Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

30 Forest Ave, Albany, MN, 56307

Phone number(320) 845-2171 Website addresshttps://www.district745.org

Area Served: Albany Public School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 379-4800 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org

Area Served: Albert Lea 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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