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
  - 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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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

Early Head Start

Home visiting or center-based services and programs for low-income families with infants and toddlers that support child development, parenting skills and self-sufficiency.

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- 164 Early Head Start
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- 97 Community Action Partnership
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- 164 Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082

51 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Emailctni@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Waseca Public Schools

501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093

52 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Waseca County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Isanti Head Start

111 Dellwood St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008

53 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/early-head-start

Area Served: Isanti County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Sibley County Head Start

318 4th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334

54 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Sibley County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Annandale Head Start (Harrison)

331 Harrison St W, Annandale, MN, 55302

56 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Early_Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Hutchinson Head Start

900 Lynn Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350

59 Miles Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/early-head-start

Area Served: McLeod County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Mankato Head Start

105 N 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001

60 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

CCRR - NW

2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

61 Miles Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted County

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

The Empowerment Center

930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

61 Miles Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted County

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

First Steps Child Care

3089 25th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901

61 Miles Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted 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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