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.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
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 / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - 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.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - 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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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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North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale Public School District

North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2520 12th Ave E, North St. Paul, MN, 55109

16 Miles Phone number(651) 702-8468 Emailjfrommelt@isd622.org Website addresshttps://www.isd622.org/learning/screening

Area Served: Ramsey County

Columbia Heights Public School District

Columbia Heights Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1440 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421

17 Miles Phone number(763) 528-4518 EmailOurenk@colheights.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed/community-education/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Columbia Heights Public School District

Minnetonka Public School District

Minnetonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN, 55345

18 Miles Phone number(952) 401-6808 Emailangela.kleinedler@minnetonkaschools.org Website addresshttps://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/mcec/early-childhood/screening

Area Served: Minnetonka Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School District

Robbinsdale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

4148 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427

18 Miles Phone number(763) 504-4180 Emailchristina_weber@rdale.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.rdale.org/screening

Area Served: Robbinsdale Public School District

Wayzata Public School District

Wayzata Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

13305 12th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

18 Miles Phone number(763) 745-5042 Emailmichele.bedor@wayzataschools.org Website addresshttps://www.wayzataschools.org/earlylearning/connect-at-3

Area Served: Wayzata Public School District

Brooklyn Center Public School District

Brooklyn Center Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430

19 Miles Phone number(763) 561-4480 Emailaodoom@bccs286.org Website addresshttps://el.bccs286.org/programs/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Brooklyn Center School District

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432

19 Miles Phone number(763) 502-5143 Emailmapp@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Mounds View Public School District

Mounds View Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

4570 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, 55126

19 Miles Phone number(651) 621-7419 Emailbarbra.schochenmaier@moundsviewschools.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.mvpschools.org/screening

Area Served: Mounds View Public School District

Shakopee Public School District

Shakopee Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1200 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN, 55379

19 Miles Phone number(952) 496-5861 Emaileberens@shakopee.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/page/6592

Area Served: Shakopee Public School District

Randolph Public School District

Randolph Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

29101 Dawson Ave, Randolph, MN, 55065

20 Miles Phone number(507) 645-4773 x262 Emailfisherb@district195.org Website addresshttps://www.randolph.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Dakota 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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