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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BOLD Public School District

BOLD Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

87 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

East Central Public School District

East Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN, 55735

87 Miles Phone number(320) 245-2289 x6104 Emailjcarlin@eastcentral.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us

Area Served: East Central School District

New London - Spicer Public School District

New London - Spicer Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

101 4th Ave SW, New London, MN, 56273

87 Miles Phone number(320) 354-2252 x2463 Emailhellicksonj@isd345.org Website addresshttps://www.nls.k12.mn.us/parentsstudents/enrollment/kindergarten

Area Served: New London-Spicer 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

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

Area Served: United South Central 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

88 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

Austin Public School District

Austin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

401 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912

88 Miles Phone number(507) 460-1700 Emaildayna.winkels@austin.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-programming/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Austin Public School District

St. Charles Public School District

St. Charles Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 E 6th St, St. Charles, MN, 55972

88 Miles Phone number(507) 932-4910 Emailnmccready@schs.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scschools.net

Area Served: St. Charles Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384

88 Miles Phone number(320) 573-2174 Emailmarnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

215 N Broadway, Alden, MN, 56009

89 Miles Phone number(507) 874-3240 Emailkolson@ac242.us Website addresshttps://www.alden-conger.org

Area Served: Alden-Conger Public School District

Willmar Public School District

Willmar Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

611 5th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201

89 Miles Phone number(320) 231-8492 x6307 Emailzylstraa@willmar.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wce.willmar.k12.mn.us/programs/early-childhood

Area Served: Willmar 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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