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
  - 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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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.

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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Human Services Office - Jackson

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Public Health

Des Moines Valley Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Des Moines Valley Public Health - Jackson

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

Phone number(507) 847-2366 Emailgenna.scripture@dvhhs.org Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Des Moines Valley Public Health

Des Moines Valley Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Des Moines Valley Public Health - Windom

235 9th St, Windom, MN, 56101

Phone number(507) 831-1987 Emailgenna.scripture@dvhhs.org Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School District

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 864-2511 EmailGSLHMG@gsl.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.gsl.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Glencoe-Silver Lake Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School District

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Phone number(320) 864-2511 Emailametcalf@gsl.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.gsl.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Glencoe-Silver Lake Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hills - Beaver Creek Public School District

Hills - Beaver Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

301 Summit Ave N, Hills, MN, 56138

Phone number(507) 825-5858 Emailecse0-5@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.hbcpatriots.com

Area Served: Hills-Beaver Creek School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hills - Beaver Creek Public School District

Hills - Beaver Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

301 Summit Ave N, Hills, MN, 56138

Phone number(507) 962-3240 Emaillaura.wurster@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.hbcpatriots.com

Area Served: Hills-Beaver Creek School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

298 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-2900 x3115 Emailegeislinger@evw.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.evw.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Eden Valley-Watkins School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

298 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-2900 x3115 Emailktri@evw.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.evw.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Eden Valley-Watkins School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Edgerton Public School District

Edgerton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

423 1st Ave W, Edgerton, MN, 56128

Phone number(507) 442-7881 EmailECSE0-5@swsc.org Website addresshttps://www.edgertonpublic.com

Area Served: Edgerton Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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