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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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
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
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  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - 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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Get connected to free and low-cost Head Start and school district preschool programs near you. Explore additional early education resources.

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.

Enrolling in Public Kindergarten fact sheet (PDF document)
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Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 975-7800 Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

298 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-2900 Website addresshttps://www.evw.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Eden Valley-Watkins School District

Edgerton Public School District

Edgerton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

423 1st Ave W, Edgerton, MN, 56128

Phone number(507) 442-7881 Website addresshttps://www.edgertonpublic.com

Area Served: Edgerton Public School District

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424

Phone number(952) 848-3900 Website addresshttps://www.edinaschools.org/enrollment/kindergarten-enrollment

Area Served: Edina Public School District

Elk River Public School District

Elk River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 241-3400 Website addresshttps://www.isd728.org

Area Served: Elk River Public School District

Ellsworth Public School District

Ellsworth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

513 S Broadway St, Ellsworth, MN, 56129

Phone number(507) 967-2242 Website addresshttps://www.ellsworth.mntm.org

Area Served: Ellsworth Public School District

Ely Public School District

Ely Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 365-6166 Website addresshttps://www.ely.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ely Public School District

Enlighten Academy Charter School

Enlighten Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

945 Hazel St N, St. Paul, MN, 55119

Phone number(651) 401-6183 Website addresshttps://www.enlightenacademycharter.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Escuela Exitos Charter School

Escuela Exitos Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

4741 Zealand Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428

Phone number(612) 548-4908 Website addresshttps://www.exitosed.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Esko Public School District

Esko Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN, 55733

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

Area Served: Esko Public School District

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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