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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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Mahnomen Head Start

310 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557

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

Area Served: Mahnomen County

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

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District I - Wewinabi Early Education

43648 Virgo Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359

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

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mille Lacs Head Start District III - Lake Lena Early Education

63925 Ojibwe Rd, Sandstone, MN, 55072

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

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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

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

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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

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

Area Served: Watonwan County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Fairmont Head Start

625 Johnson St, Fairmont, MN, 56031

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

Area Served: Martin County

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

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

Area Served: Le Sueur County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Mapleton Head Start

104 Main St E, Mapleton, MN, 56065

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

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Washington Learning Center

910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073

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

Area Served: Brown County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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

Waseca Public Schools

501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093

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

Area Served: Waseca 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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