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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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.

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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.

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Northeast Metro Intermediate Public School District

Northeast Metro Intermediate Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2540 County Road F E, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 415-5500 Website addresshttps://www.916schools.org

Area Served: Northeast Metro 916 School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 506-1000 Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070

Phone number(763) 753-7041 Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

Forest Lake Public School District

Forest Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

6100 210th St N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 982-8100 Website addresshttps://www.flaschools.org

Area Served: Forest Lake Public School District

Centennial Public School District

Centennial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN, 55014

Phone number(763) 792-6000 Website addresshttps://www.isd12.org

Area Served: Centennial Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421

Phone number(763) 528-4500 Website addresshttps://www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 502-5000 Website addresshttps://www.fridleyschools.org

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 600-5000 Website addresshttps://www.springlakeparkschools.org

Area Served: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science

DaVinci Academy of Arts and ScienceLink: view organization details

Charter School

532 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN, 55304

Phone number(763) 754-6577 Website addresshttps://davincicharterschool.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Star of the North Academy

Star of the North AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

1562 Viking Blvd NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011

Phone number(763) 450-5560 Website addresshttps://snacharterschool.org

Area Served: Anoka County and surrounding 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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