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
  - 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
    - Online Child Care Search and Phone Support
    - Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Head Start Programs
    - Early Head Start (Birth through 2 years)
    - Head Start (3 through 5 years)
  - Kindergarten
  - 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
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - 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
  - Health Care
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Child and Teen Checkups
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
    - Refugee Screening Clinics
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Health Insurance
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
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
  - COVID-19/Coronavirus in Minnesota Updates
  - Child Care
  - Education Services
    - MN Department of Education website - COVID-19
  - Employment/Unemployment
    - Unemployment Benefits
    - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
  - Financial
  - Food Support
    - Emergency Food Support - COVID-19
    - Minnesota Food HelpLine
  - Healthcare Insurance
    - MNSure - COVID-19
    - Healthcare programs (MN Department of Human Services website)
  - Housing Support
    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
    - Housing Benefits 101
  - Mental Health Crisis Lines
    - Mental Health Information (MN Department of Human Services website) - COVID-19
    - Help for adults and children in crisis

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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

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Star of the North Maternity Home

Pregnancy Support Services Call for Location (218) 461-0564 togetherforlifenorthland@gmail.com https://togetherforlifenorthland.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

Star of the North Maternity Home

Transitional Housing - Pregnant Women At-Risk or Experiencing Homelessness Call for Location (218) 461-0564 togetherforlifenorthland@gmail.com https://togetherforlifenorthland.org

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin

STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)

Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program

658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155

(651) 201-2640 star.program@state.mn.us https://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan

Area Served: Statewide

Star Special Transportation LLC

Transportation

1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 213, Rochester, MN, 55906

(507) 601-2141 https://www.starspecialtransportation.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Start Today Hennepin

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Start Today Hennepin Office

2531 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

(612) 508-1604 jweissman@starttodayhennepin.org http://www.starttodayhennepin.net

Area Served: Hennepin County

Steadfast Care Inc.

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

2569 Copper Cliff Trl, Woodbury, MN, 55125

(651) 206-8084 info@steadfastcareinc.com https://www.steadfastcareinc.com/home-care-housing-stabilization

Area Served: Washington County

Steam Academy Charter School

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School

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

(651) 236-8280 info@steamacademymn.org https://www.steamacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Steam Academy Charter School

Kindergarten Charter School

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

(651) 236-8280 https://www.steamacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Stearns County Family Services Collaborative

Family Services Collaboratives

314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387

(320) 251-5081 mwijeratne@milestonesmn.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Apply for Waiver Programs

705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

(320) 656-6000 https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

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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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