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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KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids

822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

169 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Luverne Head Start

203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156

170 Miles Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

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 - Perham

805 W Main St, Ste 2, Perham, MN, 56573

170 Miles Phone number(218) 639-4290 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Perham and surrounding communities

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

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Walker Elementary School - Head Start

301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484

172 Miles Phone number(218) 333-9900 Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start

Area Served: Cass County

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

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start

8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484

172 Miles Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

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

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Century Center

501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

172 Miles Phone number(888) 458-1385 Website addresshttps://mahube.org/Benefits

Area Served: Hubbard County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Marble Head Start

201 Kate St, Marble, MN, 55764

173 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Taconite Head Start

28 Haynes St S, Taconite, MN, 55786

173 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca County

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 - Fergus Falls

130 E Meadowlark Ln, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

174 Miles Phone number(218) 998-4222 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Fergus Falls and surrounding communities

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

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

King Elementary School Head Start

504 5th St SE, Deer River, MN, 56636

176 Miles Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org/programs/early-childhood/head-start-3

Area Served: Itasca 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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