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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Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 847-9271 Emailknudell@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dlschools.net/departments/student-support-services/special-education/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Phone number(218) 844-4760 Emailsaolson@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dlschools.net/departments/student-support-services/special-education/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Clay County Public Health

Clay County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program

715 11th St N, Ste 303, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 291-5864 Emailelizabeth.bjur@claycountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs

715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@co.clay.mn.us Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities

715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560

Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@co.clay.mn.us Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School District

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

108 Main St N, Dilworth, MN, 56529

Phone number(218) 483-5678 Emaillagassiz0-5@lagassiz.com Website addresshttps://www.dgf.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School District

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

108 Main St N, Dilworth, MN, 56529

Phone number(218) 477-6959 Emailkkadrie@dgf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dgf.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Chokio - Alberta Public School District

Chokio - Alberta Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office

311 1st St W, Chokio, MN, 56221

Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.chokioalberta.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Chokio-Alberta Public School District

Chokio - Alberta Public School District

Chokio - Alberta Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

311 1st St W, Chokio, MN, 56221

Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailandrea@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.chokioalberta.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Chokio-Alberta Public School District

Chatfield Public School District

Chatfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office

205 Union St NE, Chatfield, MN, 55923

Phone number(507) 867-4521 Emailjaharstad@chatfieldschools.com Website addresshttps://www.chatfieldschools.com

Area Served: Chatfield Public School District

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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