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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Stride Academy

Stride AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

3241 Oakham Ln, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 230-5340 Website addresshttps://www.strideacademy.org

Area Served: Stearns County and surrounding area

St. Cloud Math and Science Academy

St. Cloud Math and Science AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

1025 18th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

Phone number(320) 774-2201 Website addresshttps://www.scmsastem.com

Area Served: Stearns County and surrounding area

Athlos Academy of St. Cloud

Athlos Academy of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Charter School

3701 33rd St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 281-4430 Website addresshttps://www.athlosstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School District

Sartell - St. Stephen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

212 3rd Ave N, Sartell, MN, 56377

Phone number(320) 656-3701 Website addresshttps://www.isd748.org

Area Served: Sartell-St. Stephen School District

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 370-8000 Website addresshttps://www.isd742.org/enroll/kindergarten

Area Served: St. Cloud 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

Rocori Public School District

Rocori Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

534 5th Ave N, Cold Spring, MN, 56320

Phone number(320) 685-4901 Website addresshttps://www.rocori.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Rocori Public School District

Kimball Public School District

Kimball Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

100 W State Hwy 55, Kimball, MN, 55353

Phone number(320) 398-7700 Website addresshttps://www.kimball.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Kimball Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362

Phone number(320) 243-3410 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Sauk Centre Public School District

Sauk Centre Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

903 State Rd, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378

Phone number(320) 352-2258 Website addresshttps://www.isd743.org

Area Served: Sauk Centre 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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