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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Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

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

Long Prairie Office

20 9th St SE, Long Prairie, MN, 56347

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

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Carlton Head Start

700 5th St, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

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

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

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

Long Prairie Grey Eagle

205 2nd St S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347

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

Area Served: Todd County

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

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Windom Head Start

68 10th St, Windom, MN, 56101

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

Area Served: Cottonwood County

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

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Yellow Medicine East Schools

450 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

116 Miles Phone number(320) 598-3118 Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

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

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCC) - Brainerd Office

2410 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

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

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

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

Barnum Child Care Partnership

3690 County Rd 140, Barnum, MN, 55707

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

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Tri-County Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

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

Baxter Center Head Start

13091 Meredith Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425

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

Area Served: Crow Wing County

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

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake

36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760

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

Area Served: Members and descendents of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe across the country

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

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Osakis

500 E 1st Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360

120 Miles Phone number(218) 685-4486 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Osakis and surrounding communities

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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