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.

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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Cannon Falls Public School District

Cannon Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

820 Minnesota St E, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009

Phone number(507) 263-6800 Website addresshttps://www.cannonfallsschools.com

Area Served: Cannon Falls Public School District

Lake City Public School District

Lake City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 S Garden St, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 345-2198 Website addresshttps://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake City Public School District

Red Wing Public School District

Red Wing Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2451 Eagle Ridge Dr, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 385-4500 Website addresshttps://www.redwing.k12.mn.us/our-district/resources/enrollment/kindergarten-enrollment

Area Served: Red Wing Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981

Phone number(651) 565-3559 Website addresshttps://wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

Goodhue Public School District

Goodhue Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

510 3rd Ave, Goodhue, MN, 55027

Phone number(651) 923-4447 Website addresshttp://www.goodhue.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Goodhue Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School District

Zumbrota - Mazeppa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

705 Mill St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

Phone number(507) 732-1400 Website addresshttps://www.zmschools.us

Area Served: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Kenyon - Wanamingo Public School District

Kenyon - Wanamingo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

225 3rd Ave, Wanamingo, MN, 55983

Phone number(507) 789-7001 Website addresshttps://www.kw.k12.mn.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=26923240&pageId=80280165

Area Served: Kenyon-Wanamingo School District

Pine Island Public School District

Pine Island Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

223 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN, 55963

Phone number(507) 356-4849 Website addresshttps://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/home

Area Served: Pine Island Public School District

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021

Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Creekstone Montessori Charter School

Creekstone Montessori Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

5225 Hwy 61 W, Ste 3, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Phone number(651) 327-2468 Website addresshttps://creekstonemontessori.org

Area Served: Goodhue County

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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