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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Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481

141 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailjill.davis@co.wadena.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Brandon - Evansville Public School District

Brandon - Evansville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

206 3rd St W, Brandon, MN, 56315

142 Miles Phone number(320) 834-4084 Emailcajohnson@b-e.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.b-e.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Brandon-Evansville Public Schools

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School District

Lac qui Parle Valley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN, 56256

142 Miles Phone number(320) 752-4876 Emailzstelter@lqpv.org Website addresshttps://www.lqpv.org

Area Served: Lac qui Parle Valley School District

Morris Public School District

Morris Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

201 S Columbia Ave, Morris, MN, 56267

143 Miles Phone number(320) 585-2003 Emailbmalek@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://morris.k12.mn.us/community-education

Area Served: Morris Area Public Schools

Pine River - Backus Public School District

Pine River - Backus Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474

145 Miles Phone number(218) 587-8323 Emailmhoffarth@prbschools.org Website addresshttps://prbschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Pine River-Backus Public School District

Worthington Public School District

Worthington Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1117 Marine Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187

145 Miles Phone number(507) 727-1207 Emailmelanie.kuhl@isd518.net Website addresshttps://www.isd518.net/community/ecfe

Area Served: Worthington Public School District

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811

146 Miles Phone number(218) 336-8700 x2297 EmailJennifer.Reed@isd709.org Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org/academics/early-childhood

Area Served: Duluth Public School District

Hermantown Community Schools

Hermantown Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

4307 Ugstad Rd, Hermantown, MN, 55811

146 Miles Phone number(218) 729-9563 Emailjpeterson@isd700.org Website addresshttps://www.ceconnects.com/o/ce/page/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Hermantown Public School District

Floodwood Public School District

Floodwood Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

115 4th Ave W, Floodwood, MN, 55736

147 Miles Phone number(218) 476-2285 Emailaengh@isd698.org Website addresshttps://www.isd698.org/page/school-nurse

Area Served: Floodwood Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482

148 Miles Phone number(218) 632-2155 Emailamumm@wdc2155.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/wdcpreschool

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek 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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