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 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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Evidence-Based Programs
- 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

Watonwan County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

705 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

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

Area Served: Watonwan County

Lower Sioux Indian Community

Lower Sioux Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Cansayapi Wakanyeza Owayawa Oti- Lower Sioux Early Head Start and Head Start

39375 County Highway 24, Ste A, Morton, MN, 56270

92 Miles Phone number(507) 697-8255 Website addresshttps://lscwoo.com

Area Served: Redwood County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District III - Lake Lena Early Education

63925 Ojibwe Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072

92 Miles Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Aitkin, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Willmar Head Start

1311 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN, 56201

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

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Danube Head Start

100 Main St, Danube, MN, 56230

94 Miles Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Renville County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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

East Central Schools

61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN, 55735

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

Area Served: Pine County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Reede Gray School

201 McPhail Dr, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283

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

Area Served: Redwood County

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)Link: view organization details

Little Falls Center

501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN, 56345

98 Miles Phone number(320) 632-3691 Emailinfo@tccaction.com Website addresshttps://www.tccaction.com/education/early-head-start

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District I - Wewinabi Early Education

43648 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359

99 Miles Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Fairmont Head Start

625 Johnson St, Fairmont, MN, 56031

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

Area Served: Martin 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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