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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Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening partners with families to provide a one-time free and simple check of how a child is growing, developing, and learning. Screening includes areas in which a child is doing well and areas of possible health or developmental concerns. Families may also receive information and referrals to district or community early learning programs. Screening at 3 years of age is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten, or first grade. Early Childhood Screening videos for parents in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish, as well as translated brochures and frequently asked questions, are available in many languages on Early Childhood Screening for Parents.

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Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063

Phone number(320) 358-1217 Emailscredhmg@scred.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org/page/ecfescreening

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

North Branch Public School District

North Branch Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056

Phone number(651) 674-1225 Emailebjerketvedt@isd138.org Website addresshttps://www.isd138.org/o/nbael/page/preschoolecfe

Area Served: North Branch Area Public Schools

Rush City Public School District

Rush City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

51001 Fairfield Ave, Rush City, MN, 55069

Phone number(320) 358-3635 Emailssieling@rushcity.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/rushcity.k12.mn.us/rushcityearlychildhoodwelcome/home/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Rush City Public School District

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School District

Sauk Rapids - Rice Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1833 Osauka Rd, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379

Phone number(320) 258-1101 Emailsue.hiltner@isd47.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd47.org/about

Area Served: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone number(218) 631-3505 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org/earlyeducation/pre-school-screening

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

Maple Lake Public School District

Maple Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

200 Hwy 55 E, Maple Lake, MN, 55358

Phone number(320) 963-3024 Emailsailers@maplelake.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.maplelake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Maple Lake Public School District

Annandale Public School District

Annandale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302

Phone number(320) 274-3058 Emaildanapearson@isd876.org Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org/Page/164

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

Brainerd Public School District

Brainerd Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

804 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Phone number(218) 454-5450 Emailbrandi.wynn@isd181.org Website addresshttps://ec.isd181.org/early-childhood-screening-home

Area Served: Brainerd Public School District

Crosby - Ironton Public School District

Crosby - Ironton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

711 Poplar St, Crosby, MN, 56441

Phone number(218) 545-8717 Emailkbooth@ci.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.k12.mn.us/page/ec-screening

Area Served: Crosby-Ironton Public School District

Little Falls Community Schools

Little Falls Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

14750 Riverwood Dr, Little Falls, MN, 56345

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

Area Served: Little Falls Community 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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