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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La Crescent - Hokah Public School District

La Crescent - Hokah Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

703 S 11th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947

Phone number(507) 895-4484 Website addresshttps://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/article/620700

Area Served: La Crescent-Hokah School District

La Crescent Montessori Academy and STEM School

La Crescent Montessori Academy and STEM SchoolLink: view organization details

Charter School

1116 S Oak St, La Crescent, MN, 55947

Phone number(507) 895-4054 Website addresshttps://lacrescentmontessori.com

Area Served: Houston County and surrounding area

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256

Phone number(320) 752-4200 Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

Lake Benton Public School District

Lake Benton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

101 S Garfield St, Lake Benton, MN, 56149

Phone number(507) 368-4235 Website addresshttps://www.lakebentonschool.org

Area Served: Lake Benton Public School District

Lake City Public School District

Lake City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 S Garden St, Lake City, MN, 55041

Phone number(651) 345-2198 Website addresshttps://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake City Public School District

Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Public School District

Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

607 Knights Ln, Lake Crystal, MN, 56055

Phone number(507) 726-2323 Website addresshttps://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Public School District

Lake of the Woods Public School District

Lake of the Woods Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623

Phone number(218) 634-2510 Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org/2021-2022-kindergarten-registration

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

611 Vigen Rd, Lake Park, MN, 56554

Phone number(218) 325-0754 Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Lake Superior Public School District

Lake Superior Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1640 Highway 2, Ste 200, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 834-8201 Website addresshttps://www.isd381.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lake Superior Public School District

Lakes International Language Academy

Lakes International Language AcademyLink: view organization details

Charter School

246 11th Ave SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-0771 Website addresshttps://www.mylila.org

Area Served: Washington 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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