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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

89 Miles Phone number(320) 573-2174 EmailMArnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Grand Meadow Public School District

Grand Meadow Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

710 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN, 55936

90 Miles Phone number(507) 754-5318 Emailpulwelling@gm.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.gm.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Grand Meadow Public School District

Cedar Mountain Public School District

Cedar Mountain Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

310 Somerville Ave, Morgan, MN, 56266

91 Miles Phone number(507) 249-5990 Emailedahmes@cedarmt.org Website addresshttps://www.cms.mntm.org

Area Served: Cedar Mountain School District

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

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

Area Served: Willmar Public School District

Little Falls Community Schools

Little Falls Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

14750 Riverwood Dr, Little Falls, MN, 56345

92 Miles Phone number(320) 616-6247 Emailjthoma@lfalls.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ecc.lfalls.k12.mn.us/programs/ecfe

Area Served: Little Falls Community Public School District

Melrose Public School District

Melrose Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN, 56352

93 Miles Phone number(320) 256-5160 Emailkneu@isd740.org Website addresshttps://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Melrose Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School District

Belgrade - Brooten - Elrosa Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

710 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN, 56312

94 Miles Phone number(320) 254-8211 EmailJDINGMANN@BBEJAGUARS.ORG Website addresshttps://www.bbejaguars.org/ecfe

Area Served: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036

94 Miles Phone number(507) 448-3334 Emailshortr@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Kingsland Public School District

Kingsland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

705 N Section Ave, Spring Valley, MN, 55975

94 Miles Phone number(507) 346-7276 Emailbicknese.becky@kingsland2137.org Website addresshttps://www.kingsland.k12.mn.us/page/3634

Area Served: Kingsland Public School District

Redwood Area School District

Redwood Area School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283

96 Miles Phone number(507) 637-0345 Emailenelson@redwoodareaschools.com Website addresshttps://www.redwoodareaschools.com/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Redwood Area 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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