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
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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Early Childhood Family Education is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Find your local school district's ECFE Program and be part of the next 50 years!

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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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Glacial Hills Elementary

Glacial Hills ElementaryLink: view organization details

Charter School

610 W 6th St, Starbuck, MN, 56381

Phone number(320) 244-3334 Website addresshttps://www.glacialhills.org

Area Served: Pope County and surrounding area

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School District

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 864-2491 Website addresshttps://www.gsl.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Glencoe-Silver Lake Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036

Phone number(507) 448-2889 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Global Academy

Global AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

3000 5th St NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112

Phone number(763) 404-8200 Website addresshttps://www.globalacademy.us

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Goodhue Public School District

Goodhue Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

510 3rd Ave, Goodhue, MN, 55027

Phone number(651) 923-4447 Website addresshttp://www.goodhue.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Goodhue Public School District

Goodridge Public School District

Goodridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

201 Osmund Ave, Goodridge, MN, 56725

Phone number(218) 378-4134 Website addresshttps://www.goodridge.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Goodridge Public School District

Granada Huntley East Chain Public School District

Granada Huntley East Chain Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 Reynolds St, Granada, MN, 56039

Phone number(507) 447-2211 Website addresshttps://www.ghec.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Granada Huntley East Chain School District

Grand Meadow Public School District

Grand Meadow Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

710 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN, 55936

Phone number(507) 754-5318 Website addresshttps://www.gm.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Grand Meadow Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

820 NW 1st Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Phone number(218) 327-5700 Website addresshttps://www.isd318.org/Page/161

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

Great Expectations

Great ExpectationsLink: view organization details

Charter School

550 E 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Phone number(218) 387-9322 Website addresshttps://www.greatexpectationsschool.com

Area Served: Cook County and surrounding area

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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