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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/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
  - 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
  - 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

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Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

8100 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

Phone number(952) 975-6690 EmailShawn_HoffmanBram@edenpr.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.edenpr.org/community-education/ecfe-preschool/early-childhood-programs-early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Eden Prairie Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School District

Eden Valley - Watkins Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

298 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-6455 Emailrpederson@evw.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/evw.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Eden Valley-Watkins School District

Edgerton Public School District

Edgerton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

423 1st Ave W, Edgerton, MN, 56128

Phone number(507) 442-7881 Emailabrands@edgertonpublic.com Website addresshttps://edgerton-earlychildhood.weebly.com

Area Served: Edgerton Public School District

Edina Public School District

Edina Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, 55424

Phone number(952) 848-3968 Emailkimberly.isley@edinaschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/baby-toddlers

Area Served: Edina Public School District

Elevate - St. Cloud

Elevate - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Parenting Support

376 3rd St NE, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 252-4150 Emailinfo@elevatestcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.elevatestcloud.org/stepping-stones

Area Served: Stearns County

Elk River Public School District

Elk River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

Phone number(763) 241-3524 Emailcory.franson@isd728.org Website addresshttps://ce.isd728.org/early-learners/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Elk River Public School District

Ellison Center

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Parenting Support

600 25th Ave S, Ste 102, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

Phone number(320) 406-1600 Emailoffice@EllisonCenter.org Website addresshttps://www.ellisoncenter.org/services

Area Served: Stearns County

Ellsworth Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

513 S Broadway St, Ellsworth, MN, 56129

Phone number(507) 967-2242 Emailjennifer.gaul@ellsworth.mntm.org Website addresshttps://www.ellsworth.mntm.org

Area Served: Ellsworth Public School District

Ely Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 365-6166 Emailmmattson@ely.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ely.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Ely Public School District

Everyday Miracles, Inc.

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Parenting Support

1121 Jackson St NE, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55413

Phone number(612) 353-6293 Website addresshttps://www.everyday-miracles.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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