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
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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 / 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
  - Homeless School Liaisons
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
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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 and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - 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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West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School District

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 403-8390 Emaillaurie.hume@isd197.org Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org/schools/early-childhood-education-2/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School District

West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 403-8350 Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org

Area Served: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

Watertown - Mayer Public School District

Watertown - Mayer Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

1001 Hwy 25 NW, Watertown, MN, 55388

Phone number(952) 955-0280 Website addresshttps://clc.wm.k12.mn.us/early-childhood/youngroyals

Area Served: Watertown-Mayer Public School District

Watertown - Mayer Public School District

Watertown - Mayer Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

1001 Hwy 25 NW, Watertown, MN, 55388

Phone number(952) 955-0280 Emailec.screening@wm.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.wm.k12.mn.us/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Watertown-Mayer Public School District

Urban Academy Charter School

Urban Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

1668 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116

Phone number(651) 215-9419

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Universal Academy Charter School

Universal Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School

2912 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

Phone number(651) 340-5994 Website addresshttps://uacsmn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Baxter Center

13091 Meredith Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425

Phone number(320) 632-3691 Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

Phone number(320) 631-2500 Website addresshttps://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

Phone number(320) 631-2515 Emailbswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Trinity Lutheran Church - Owatonna

Trinity Lutheran Church - OwatonnaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals

609 Lincoln Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 451-4520 Emailtrinity@tlcowatonna.org Website addresshttps://www.tlcowatonna.org/tableforall

Area Served: City of Owatonna

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; 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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