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.

Psychiatric Assistance Line - PAL

Services available for professionals working with families:

Same-day phone consultations for prescribing providers; a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist can help with starting, adjusting, or managing medications
Phone consultation with a licensed clinical social worker for help finding local mental health resources, or help with clinical questions.

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Small Sums

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Help Paying for Basic Needs

2375 University Ave W, Ste 150, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Phone number(651) 242-9441 EmailContactUs@SmallSums.org Website addresshttps://www.smallsums.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5056 Emaildaanderson@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/domain/2091

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

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

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5056 Emaildaanderson@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/domain/1343

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

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

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

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

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5054 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/Page/6565

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5033 Emailmstorlie@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/domain/1342

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5861 Emaileberens@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/page/6592

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Phone number(952) 496-5000 Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Shelter Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Cliff Hill Townhouses

2064 E 117th St, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Phone number(952) 890-0212 Emailcliffhill@sheltercorp.com Website addresshttps://www.sheltercorp.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Smiles Change Lives

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces

2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108

Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

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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