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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Sleepy Eye Public School District

Sleepy Eye Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

400 4th Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085

86 Miles Phone number(507) 794-7903 Emailpat.stevermer@sleepyeye.mntm.org Website addresshttps://www.sleepyeyeschools.com/ecfe

Area Served: Sleepy Eye Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

87 Miles Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emailkristine.krafka@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-educationecfe

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

East Central Public School District

East Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN, 55735

87 Miles Phone number(320) 245-6013 Emailkchryst@eastcentral.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us/cms/one.aspx?portalId=659458&pageId=724297

Area Served: East Central School District

New London - Spicer Public School District

New London - Spicer Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

101 4th Ave SW, New London, MN, 56273

87 Miles Phone number(320) 796-2443 Emaillillebergt@isd345.org Website addresshttps://isd345.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getcategory/program_id/6

Area Served: New London-Spicer School District

United South Central Independent Public School District

United South Central Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, 56097

87 Miles Phone number(507) 553-5810 Emailrorourke@unitedsouthcentral.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/unitedsouthcentral.org/community-education/programming/ecfe

Area Served: United South Central School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

88 Miles Phone number(507) 379-4825 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

88 Miles Phone number(507) 460-1700 Emailjennifer.lawhead@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Austin Public School District

St. Charles Public School District

St. Charles Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 E 6th St, St. Charles, MN, 55972

88 Miles Phone number(507) 932-4910 Emailrrouth@schs.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scschools.net/page/2518/mn

Area Served: St. Charles Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

88 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

Alden - Conger Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

215 N Broadway, Alden, MN, 56009

89 Miles Phone number(507) 874-3240 Emailkolson@ac242.us Website addresshttps://www.alden-conger.org

Area Served: Alden-Conger 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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