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.

Language

Home
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

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login

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.

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.

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

Filters

;

Area Served by County
Organization Type
- 157 Community Action Partnership
Payment
- 244 Free / no cost to eligible clients
Specialization

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

St. John's Lutheran Church - Howard Lake

625 12th Ave S, Howard Lake, MN, 55349

43 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

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

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Faribault Office

201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN, 55021

44 Miles Phone number(507) 316-0610 Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Le Center Head Start

160 Mill Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057

45 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Le Sueur County

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

Princeton Public Schools

706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371

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

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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

Glencoe Head Start

1828 Knight Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336

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

Area Served: McLeod County

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

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Glencoe Center Head Start

1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

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

Area Served: McLeod County

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

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Zumbrota Office

1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992

50 Miles Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

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

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Annandale Head Start (Harrison)

331 Harrison St W, Annandale, MN, 55302

50 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Sibley County Head Start

318 4th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334

56 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Sibley County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082

56 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emailctni@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet 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

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel