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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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.

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Hancock Public School District

Hancock Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

371 Hancock Ave, Hancock, MN, 56244

197 Miles Phone number(320) 392-5621 Website addresshttps://hancock.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hancock Public School District

TEAM Academy

TEAM AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

220 17th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093

197 Miles Phone number(507) 833-8326 Website addresshttps://www.team.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca County and surrounding area

Norman County East Public School District

Norman County East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

408 Main Ave W, Twin Valley, MN, 56584

198 Miles Phone number(218) 584-5151 Website addresshttps://www.nce.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Norman County East School District

Waseca Independent Public School District

Waseca Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093

198 Miles Phone number(507) 835-2500 Website addresshttps://www.waseca.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca Public School District

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

199 Miles Phone number(218) 483-4647 Website addresshttps://www.hawley.k12.mn.us/our-schools1/elementary/kindergarten-registration

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton Public School District

Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

110 E 3rd St, Janesville, MN, 56048

199 Miles Phone number(507) 234-5181 Website addresshttps://www.isd2835.org

Area Served: Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

100 County Road 25, Lewiston, MN, 55952

199 Miles Phone number(507) 523-2191 Website addresshttps://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

Morris Public School District

Morris Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

201 S Columbia Ave, Morris, MN, 56267

199 Miles Phone number(320) 589-4840 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/morris.k12.mn.us/tigers/home

Area Served: Morris Area Public Schools

Ridgeway Community School

Ridgeway Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

35564 County Road 12, Houston, MN, 55943

199 Miles Phone number(507) 454-9566 Website addresshttps://www.ridgewayschool.org

Area Served: Winona County and surrounding area

Rothsay Public School District

Rothsay Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2040 County Road 52, Rothsay, MN, 56579

199 Miles Phone number(218) 867-2116 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rothsaystaff.org/early-childhood/kindergarten

Area Served: Rothsay 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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