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
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Gateway STEM Academy

Gateway STEM AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

12119 16th Ave S, Burnsville, MN, 55337

4 Miles Phone number(952) 206-4050 Website addresshttps://www.gatewaystemacademy.org

Area Served: Dakota County

FIT Academy

FIT AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

7200 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

5 Miles Phone number(952) 847-3798 Website addresshttps://fitacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School District

Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068

5 Miles Phone number(651) 423-7700 Website addresshttps://www.district196.org

Area Served: Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan school district

Success Academy

Success AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

8201 Park Ave S, Ste B, Bloomington, MN, 55420

5 Miles Phone number(612) 876-3050 Website addresshttps://www.successacademymn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Bloomington Public School District

Bloomington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1350 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431

6 Miles Phone number(952) 681-6400 Website addresshttps://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bloomington Public School District

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

200 Burnsville Pkwy W, Burnsville, MN, 55337

6 Miles Phone number(952) 707-2000 Website addresshttps://www.isd191.org

Area Served: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Charter School

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

7735 2nd Ave S, Richfield, MN, 55423

6 Miles Phone number(612) 712-5252 Website addresshttps://www.horizontwincities.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Intermediate School District 917

Intermediate School District 917Link: view organization details

District Office

1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN, 55068

6 Miles Phone number(651) 423-8229 Website addresshttps://www.isd917.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Intermediate School District 917

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

6 Miles Phone number(651) 306-7800 Website addresshttps://www.isd199.org

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School District

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

6 Miles Phone number(651) 403-7000 Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org

Area Served: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

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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