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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Way to Grow

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Parenting Support

201 Irving Ave N, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Phone number(612) 874-4740 Emailwtg@mplswaytogrow.org Website addresshttps://waytogrow.org/enroll

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Phone number(763) 745-5042 Emailmichele.bedor@wayzataschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org/earlylearning/ecfe

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

Welcome Baby Care

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Parenting Support

7900 International Dr, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425

Phone number(952) 942-5676 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/welcomebabycare

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

West Central Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, 56311

Phone number(218) 685-7501 Emailchendricks@isd2342.org Website addresshttps://isd2342.org/community_education/early_childhood_education

Area Served: West Central Public School District

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

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

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 403-8350 Emaillaurie.hume@isd197.org Website addresshttps://www.isd197.org/schools/early-childhood-education-2/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

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

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School District

Westbrook - Walnut Grove Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

344 8th St, Westbrook, MN, 56183

Phone number(507) 859-2141 Emailjennigesfac@wwgschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wwgschools.org

Area Served: Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District

Westonka Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364

Phone number(952) 491-8580 Emailgrimms@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/308

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Wheaton Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296

Phone number(320) 563-8282 Emailcschultz@wheaton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

White Bear Lake Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Phone number(651) 653-3100 Emailkristen.nelson@isd624.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd624.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake School District

Willmar Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

Phone number(320) 231-8490 Emailwambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wce.willmar.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Willmar 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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