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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Fond du Lac Education Division

49 University Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

126 Miles Phone number(218) 878-7242 Website addresshttp://www.fdlojibweschool.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482

126 Miles Phone number(218) 632-2155 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Cloquet Public School District

Cloquet Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

302 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720

127 Miles Phone number(218) 879-6721 Website addresshttps://www.isd94.org

Area Served: Cloquet Public School District

Esko Public School District

Esko Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2 E Highway 61, Esko, MN, 55733

128 Miles Phone number(218) 879-2969 Website addresshttps://www.esko.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Esko Public School District

Henning Public School District

Henning Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

500 School Ave, Henning, MN, 56551

129 Miles Phone number(218) 583-2927 Website addresshttps://www.henning.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Henning Public School District

Houston Public School District

Houston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

306 W Elm St, Houston, MN, 55943

129 Miles Phone number(507) 896-5323 Website addresshttps://www.houston.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Houston Public School District

Fulda Public School District

Fulda Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

410 N College Ave, Fulda, MN, 56131

130 Miles Phone number(507) 425-2514 Website addresshttps://www.fps.mntm.org

Area Served: Fulda Public School District

West Central Public School District

West Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311

130 Miles Phone number(320) 528-7300 Website addresshttps://www.isd2342.org

Area Served: West Central Public School District

Murray County Central Schools

Murray County Central SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

2420 28th St, Slayton, MN, 56172

131 Miles Phone number(507) 836-6184 Website addresshttps://www.mcc.mntm.org

Area Served: Murray County Central School District

Proctor Public School District

Proctor Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

131 9th Ave, Proctor, MN, 55810

133 Miles Phone number(218) 628-4934 Website addresshttps://www.proctor.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Proctor 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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