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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Albany Public School District

Albany Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

30 Forest Ave, Albany, MN, 56307

79 Miles Phone number(320) 845-5149 Emaildhilgers@district745.org Website addresshttps://district745.org/ec

Area Served: Albany Public School District

Sleepy Eye Public School District

Sleepy Eye Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

400 4th Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085

79 Miles Phone number(507) 794-7903 x1318 Emailmegan.koenigs@sleepyeye.mntm.org Website addresshttps://www.sleepyeyeschools.com

Area Served: Sleepy Eye Public School District

Holdingford Public School District

Holdingford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

900 5th St, Holdingford, MN, 56340

80 Miles Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailhelpmegrow@bentonstearns.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd738.org

Area Served: Holdingford Public School District

Royalton Public School District

Royalton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

120 S Hawthorn St, Royalton, MN, 56373

80 Miles Phone number(320) 584-4248 Emailjennifer.noble@isd485.org Website addresshttps://www.royaltonpublicschools.org/earlychildhood

Area Served: Royalton Public School District

BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

81 Miles Phone number(320) 523-1031 Emaillindsey.rengel@bold.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.bold.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-screening-ecs

Area Served: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School District

Hinckley - Finlayson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

201 Main St E, Hinckley, MN, 55037

81 Miles Phone number(320) 384-6443 Emailmlee@isd2165.org Website addresshttps://www.hf.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Hinckley-Finlayson School District

Stewartville Public School District

Stewartville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976

81 Miles Phone number(507) 533-1455 Emailbrianna.obrien@ssdtigers.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

United South Central Independent Public School District

United South Central Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, 56097

81 Miles Phone number(507) 553-5810 Emailrorourke@unitedsouthcentral.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedsouthcentral.org

Area Served: United South Central School District

Dover - Eyota Public School District

Dover - Eyota Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

615 South Ave SW, Eyota, MN, 55934

82 Miles Phone number(507) 545-2632 x101 Emailbenmidge@deschools.org Website addresshttps://www.desch.org

Area Served: Dover-Eyota Public School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

83 Miles Phone number(507) 379-5316 Emailjohn.double@alschools.org Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/df/academics-accountability/early-learning/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Albert Lea 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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