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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Great Oaks Academy Charter School

Great Oaks Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

115 Elm St, Farmington, MN, 55024

Phone number(651) 615-0499 Website addresshttps://greatoaksacademymn.com

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Great River School

Great River SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

1326 Energy Park Dr, St. Paul, MN, 55108

Phone number(651) 305-2780 Website addresshttps://www.greatriverschool.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Green Isle Community School

Green Isle Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

190 McGrann St, Green Isle, MN, 55338

Phone number(507) 326-7144 Website addresshttps://www.greenislecommunityschool.org

Area Served: Sibley County and surrounding area

Greenbush Middle River Public School District

Greenbush Middle River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

401 Park Ave W, Greenbush, MN, 56726

Phone number(218) 782-2232 Website addresshttps://www.middleriver.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Greenbush Middle River Public School District

Greenway Public School District

Greenway Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

499 Powell Ave, Coleraine, MN, 55722

Phone number(218) 245-6200 Website addresshttps://www.isd316.org

Area Served: Greenway Public School District

Grygla Public School District

Grygla Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

114 N Fladeland Ave, Grygla, MN, 56727

Phone number(218) 294-6155 Website addresshttps://www.grygla.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Grygla Public School District

Hancock Public School District

Hancock Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

371 Hancock Ave, Hancock, MN, 56244

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

Area Served: Hancock Public School District

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033

Phone number(651) 480-7000 Website addresshttps://www.hastings.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Hawley Public School District

Hawley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

714 Joseph St, Hawley, MN, 56549

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

Area Served: Hawley Public School District

Hayfield Public School District

Hayfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

9 6th Ave SE, Hayfield, MN, 55940

Phone number(507) 477-3235 Website addresshttps://hayfield.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hayfield 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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