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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

Head Start

Services and programs that prepare low-income families with preschool children (ages 3 - 5) for their transition to public school kindergarten and to support child development, parenting skills and self-sufficiency. Complete this online referral form to get connected to your local Head Start program.

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Organization Type
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- 239 Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Hawthorne Education Center

700 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

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

Area Served: Olmsted County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Grand Portage Reservation Head Start

100 Blazes Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605

Phone number(218) 475-2503 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Fond du Lac Community and Government Center

1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Phone number(218) 878-8107 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Little Agates Preschool

421 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: Lake County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

K-Ready Preschool

30 South Dr, Babbitt, MN, 55706

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Vaughan-Steffensrud School

1000 1st Ave NE, Chisholm, MN, 55719

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Parkview Learning Center

506 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Hermantown Head Start

4333 Hawk Circle Dr, Hermantown, MN, 55811

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Preschool Home Base, Quad 1 & 2

201 Station 44 Rd, Eveleth, MN, 55734

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Hibbing 1-4 Head Start

2100 12th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746

Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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