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!

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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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Wells Head Start Call for Location 78 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

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

Semcac

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St. Charles Center

824 Church Ave, St. Charles, MN, 55972

79 Miles Phone number(866) 808-0260 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/head-start

Area Served: Winona County

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

Semcac

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Austin Head Start

300 16th St NE, Ste 1, Austin, MN, 55912

79 Miles Phone number(866) 808-0260 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/head-start

Area Served: Mower County

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

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Albert Lea Head Start

411 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

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

Area Served: Freeborn County

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

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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

Sleepy Eye Head Start

500 4th Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085

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

Area Served: Brown County

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

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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

Winnebago Head Start

100 1st Ave NE, Winnebago, MN, 56098

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

Area Served: Faribault County

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

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Winona Center

1756 Kraemer Dr, Ste 200, Winona, MN, 55987

89 Miles Phone number(866) 808-0260 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/head-start

Area Served: Winona County

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

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Olivia Center - Bold Schools

701 9th St S, Olivia, MN, 56277

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

Area Served: Renville County

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

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) 345-6822 Emailctwt@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Watonwan County

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

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Prairie Meadows Center

650 County Road 10, Rm 107, Spicer, MN, 56288

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

Area Served: Kandiyohi 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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