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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Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

176 Miles Phone number(218) 847-4418 Emailfrethwisch@detlakes.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/ecfe

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Tri-City United (TCU) Public School District

Tri-City United (TCU) Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

101 2nd St NE, Montgomery, MN, 56069

176 Miles Phone number(507) 364-8116 Emailearlychildhood@tcu2905.us Website addresshttps://www.tcu2905.us

Area Served: Tri-City United School District

Lake of the Woods Public School District

Lake of the Woods Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623

177 Miles Phone number(218) 634-2510 Emailjeni_k@lakeofthewoodsschool.org Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org/ecfe

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Sibley East Independent Public School District

Sibley East Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

202 3rd Ave NW, Arlington, MN, 55307

177 Miles Phone number(507) 237-3394 Emailamy.sell@sibleyeast.org Website addresshttps://sibleyeast.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/1/program_id/1

Area Served: Sibley East School District

Fosston Public School District

Fosston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

301 1st St E, Fosston, MN, 56542

179 Miles Phone number(218) 435-6036 Emaillschwartz@isd601.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/a/isd601.org/ecfe/welcome-to-early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Fosston Public School District

Kenyon - Wanamingo Public School District

Kenyon - Wanamingo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

400 6th St, Kenyon, MN, 55946

179 Miles Phone number(507) 789-7016 Emailthaugen@kw.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.kw.k12.mn.us/community_education/early_childhood_family_education

Area Served: Kenyon-Wanamingo School District

Minnewaska Public School District

Minnewaska Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

25122 State Highway 28, Glenwood, MN, 56334

179 Miles Phone number(320) 634-4567 Emailscurrens@isd2149.org Website addresshttps://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Minnewaska School District

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021

180 Miles Phone number(507) 384-6685 EmailLee.Jones@msa.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Pine Island Public School District

Pine Island Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

223 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN, 55963

180 Miles Phone number(507) 356-8876 Emailhailey.liffrig@pineisland.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pine Island Public School District

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

500 W Broadway, Plainview, MN, 55964

180 Miles Phone number(507) 534-4232 Emailjsackreiter@isd2899.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd2899.k12.mn.us/communityed/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community 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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