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
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - 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/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - 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
  - Community Action Agencies
  - 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

School districts offer classes in a variety of topics through their Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program, including prenatal education, newborn care, infant (0 – 12 months) milestones, and many others for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Visit the district’s local website or call to learn about their current classes and availability.

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Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Ada-Borup-West Public SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

604 W Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510

Phone number(218) 784-5303 Emailbreet@ada.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ada.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools

Adrian Public School District

Adrian Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

410 Indiana Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110

Phone number(507) 483-2225 Emailr.schettler@isd511.net Website addresshttps://www.isd511.net

Area Served: Adrian Public School District

Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Phone number(218) 927-4838 Emaillparkin@isd1.org Website addresshttps://home.isd1.org/weekly-ecfe-classes.html

Area Served: Aitkin Public School District

Albany Public School District

Albany Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

30 Forest Ave, Albany, MN, 56307

Phone number(320) 845-2171 Emailkyurczyk@district745.org Website addresshttps://district745.org/ec

Area Served: Albany Public School District

Albert Lea Public School District

Albert Lea Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

211 W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

Phone number(507) 379-4825 Website addresshttps://www.alschools.org/community-ed/early-learning

Area Served: Albert Lea Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School District

Alden - Conger Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

215 N Broadway, Alden, MN, 56009

Phone number(507) 874-3240 Emailkolson@ac242.us Website addresshttps://www.alden-conger.org

Area Served: Alden-Conger Public School District

Alexandria Public School District

Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Phone number(320) 762-3305 Emailljenc@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/ecfe

Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

Annandale Public School District

Annandale Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

125 Cherry Ave N, Annandale, MN, 55302

Phone number(320) 274-3058 Emailtgrube@isd876.org Website addresshttps://www.isd876.org/Page/161

Area Served: Annandale Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School District

Anoka - Hennepin Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

2727 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN, 55303

Phone number(763) 506-1275 EmailTricia.Weber@ahschools.us Website addresshttps://www.ahschools.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=346

Area Served: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Ashby Public School District

Ashby Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 Birch Ave, Ashby, MN, 56309

Phone number(218) 747-2257 Emailjmoore@ashbyps.org Website addresshttps://www.ashby.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Ashby Public School District

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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