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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Bemidji Public School District

Bemidji Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

138 Miles Phone number(218) 333-3100 Website addresshttp://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Bemidji Public School District

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts Charter

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts CharterLink: view organization details

Charter School

2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

138 Miles Phone number(612) 879-6703 Website addresshttps://friendshipacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Nova Classical Academy

Nova Classical AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

1455 Victoria Way, St. Paul, MN, 55102

138 Miles Phone number(651) 209-6320 Website addresshttps://www.novaclassical.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

South St. Paul Public School District

South St. Paul Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

104 5th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075

138 Miles Phone number(651) 457-9400 Website addresshttps://www.sspps.org

Area Served: South St. Paul Public School District

St. Paul School of Northern Lights

St. Paul School of Northern LightsLink: view organization details

Charter School

768 Hamline Ave S, St. Paul, MN, 55116

138 Miles Phone number(651) 285-4672 Website addresshttps://www.schoolofnorthernlights.org/kindergarten

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners Charter School

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

3604 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

139 Miles Phone number(218) 444-3077 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/awclbemidji.org/awclbemidji/home

Area Served: Beltrami County

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313

139 Miles Phone number(763) 682-8700 Website addresshttps://www.bhmschools.org

Area Served: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District

Cosmos Montessori School

Cosmos Montessori SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

310 E 38th St, Ste 135, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

139 Miles Phone number(612) 444-2236 Website addresshttps://www.cosmosmontessorischool.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287Link: view organization details

District Office

1820 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

139 Miles Phone number(763) 559-3535 Website addresshttps://www.district287.org

Area Served: Intermediate School District 287

International Falls Public School District

International Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1515 11th St, International Falls, MN, 56649

139 Miles Phone number(218) 283-2571 Website addresshttps://www.isd361.k12.mn.us

Area Served: International Falls 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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