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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - 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
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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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Alden - Conger Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

215 N Broadway, Alden, MN, 56009

Phone number(507) 874-3240 Website addresshttps://www.alden-conger.org

Area Served: Alden-Conger Public School District

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-2141 Website addresshttps://www.alexschools.org

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

Annandale Public School District

Annandale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302

Phone number(320) 274-5602 Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 506-1000 Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Art and Science Academy

Art and Science AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

903 6th Ave Ct NE, Ste A, Isanti, MN, 55040

Phone number(763) 444-0342 Website addresshttps://www.artandscienceacademy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Isanti County and surrounding area

Ashby Public School District

Ashby Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 Birch Ave, Ashby, MN, 56309

Phone number(218) 747-2257 Website addresshttps://www.ashby.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ashby Public School District

Aspen Academy

Aspen AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

14825 Zinran Ave, Savage, MN, 55378

Phone number(952) 226-5940 Website addresshttp://www.aspenacademymn.org

Area Served: Scott County and surrounding area

Aspire Academy Charter School

Aspire Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

1210 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 295-0401 Website addresshttps://aspireacademyschools.org

Area Served: Scott County

Athlos Academy of St. Cloud

Athlos Academy of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Charter School

3701 33rd St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 281-4430 Website addresshttps://www.athlosstcloud.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Athlos Leadership Academy

Athlos Leadership AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

10100 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443

Phone number(763) 777-8942 Website addresshttps://www.athlosbrooklynpark.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=231327&type=d&pREC_ID=530646

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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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