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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Oshki Ogimaag Community School

Oshki Ogimaag Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

73 Upper Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605

139 Miles Phone number(218) 475-2112 Website addresshttps://www.oshkiogimaag.org

Area Served: Cook County

Urban Academy Charter School

Urban Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

1668 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116

139 Miles Phone number(651) 215-9419 Website addresshttps://www.urbanacademymn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

139 Miles Phone number(763) 745-5000 Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

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

139 Miles Phone number(651) 403-7000 Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org/district/enrollment/kg

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

Browerville Public School District

Browerville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

620 Park Ave N, Browerville, MN, 56438

140 Miles Phone number(320) 594-2272 Website addresshttp://www.browerville.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Browerville Public School District

Cyber Village Academy

Cyber Village AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

3810 E 56th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

140 Miles Phone number(651) 523-7170 Website addresshttp://www.cybervillageacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Discovery Charter School

Discovery Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

4100 66th St E, Ste 2, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

140 Miles Phone number(651) 444-8464 Website addresshttps://discoverymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Heartland Lakes Community School

Heartland Lakes Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

1005 Park Ave N, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

140 Miles Phone number(218) 237-3903 Website addresshttps://www.heartlandlakescs.org

Area Served: Hubbard County and surrounding area

Hennepin Schools

Hennepin SchoolsLink: view organization details

Charter School

1001 E 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

140 Miles Phone number(612) 843-5050 Website addresshttp://www.hennepinschools.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Maple Lake Public School District

Maple Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

200 Hwy 55 E, Maple Lake, MN, 55358

140 Miles Phone number(320) 963-3171 Website addresshttps://www.maplelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maple Lake 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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