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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Child and Teen Checkups

For children covered by Medical Assistance, well-child checkups (medical and dental) called Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC), are free for newborns, children, and youth through age 20 years. If you do not have a health care provider or clinic, contact your C&TC coordinatorfor help (use the drop-down box to select your county or tribe). For children covered by other health insurance, contact member services to find a clinic near you where the well-child visit may be paid for by your health insurance.

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Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Grygla Center

114 N Fladeland Ave, Grygla, MN, 56727

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Karlstad Center

PO Box 178, Karlstad, MN, 56732

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Kittson County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Roseau Center

509 3rd St NE, Roseau, MN, 56751

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Newfolden Center

300 Melgaard, Viking, MN, 56760

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

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

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Warroad Center

510 Cedar Ave NW, Warroad, MN, 56763

Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

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

Northland Community School

Northland Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

316 Main St E, Remer, MN, 56672

Phone number(218) 327-5711 Emailjsundquist@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd118.k12.mn.us/schools-e4/preschool/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Northland Community Schools District 118

Northland Community School

Northland Community SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

316 Main St E, Remer, MN, 56672

Phone number(218) 566-2351 x32011 Website addresshttps://www.isd118.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Northland Community Schools District 118

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School District

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

100 Spartan Way, Nashwauk, MN, 55769

Phone number(218) 885-1280 Website addresshttps://www.isd319.org

Area Served: Nashwauk-Keewatin School District

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School District

Nashwauk - Keewatin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

100 Spartan Way, Nashwauk, MN, 55769

Phone number(218) 885-1290 Emaildrahne@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd319.org

Area Served: Nashwauk-Keewatin School District

Northwest Indian Community Development Center

Northwest Indian Community Development CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting

1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 759-2022 Website addresshttps://www.nwicdc.org/waaziswan

Area Served: Provides services within a 60-mile radius of Bemidji, including Beltrami, Cass, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Itasca and Hubbard Counties, the Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe

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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