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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Faribault Public School District

Faribault Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

710 17th St SW, Faribault, MN, 55021

182 Miles Phone number(507) 333-6700 Website addresshttps://ce.faribault.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Faribault Public School District

Le Sueur - Henderson Public School District

Le Sueur - Henderson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

100 Kingsway Dr, Le Sueur, MN, 56058

182 Miles Phone number(507) 665-4631 Emailcgoettl@isd2397.org Website addresshttps://communityed.isd2397.org/o/ce/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Le Sueur-Henderson School District

Underwood Public School District

Underwood Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586

182 Miles Phone number(218) 826-6101 Emailjwilson@underwood.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2011/Underwood/5343319/Copy_of_ECFE_Spring_2025_Flyer__1_.pdf

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community Schools

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

1013 3rd St, Waubun, MN, 56589

182 Miles Phone number(218) 473-6175 Emailsuzyo@waubun.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waubun.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

182 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

Ashby Public School District

Ashby Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 Birch Ave, Ashby, MN, 56309

183 Miles Phone number(218) 747-2257 Emailmpeterson@ashbyps.org Website addresshttps://www.ashby.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ashby Public School District

Mahnomen Public School District

Mahnomen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

310 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557

185 Miles Phone number(218) 935-2211 Emailapederson@mahnomen.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mahnomen.k12.mn.us/page/mahnomen-community-education

Area Served: Mahnomen Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School District

Buffalo Lake - Hector - Stewart Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

220 3rd St W, Hector, MN, 55342

188 Miles Phone number(320) 848-2233 Emailjweispfennig@blh.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.blhsd.org

Area Served: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools

Lake Park Audubon Public School District

Lake Park Audubon Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

611 Vigen Ln, Lake Park, MN, 56554

188 Miles Phone number(218) 325-0754 Emailabraseth@lpa.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/o/lpace/page/ecfe-preschool

Area Served: Lake Park Audubon School District

Medford Public School District

Medford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN, 55049

188 Miles Phone number(507) 214-6380 Emailabierlen@medfordtigers.org Website addresshttps://www.medford.k12.mn.us/page/2723

Area Served: Steele County

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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