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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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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Thief River Falls Public School District

Thief River Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

230 Labree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701

Phone number(218) 681-8670 Emailmeg.kolden@myprowler.org Website addresshttps://trf.reg.eleyo.com/ecfe

Area Served: Thief River Falls School District

Mahnomen Public School District

Mahnomen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

310 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557

Phone number(218) 935-2211 Emailapederson@mahnomen.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mahnomen.k12.mn.us/page/mahnomen-community-education

Area Served: Mahnomen Public School District

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community Schools

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

1013 3rd St, Waubun, MN, 56589

Phone number(218) 473-6175 Emailsuzyo@waubun.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.waubun.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Climax and Shelly Public School District

Climax and Shelly Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

111 E Broadway, Climax, MN, 56523

Phone number(218) 857-2385 Emailbgrimes@isd592.org Website addresshttps://www.isd592.org

Area Served: Climax-Shelly Public School District

Fertile Beltrami Public School District

Fertile Beltrami Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

210 S Mill St, Fertile, MN, 56540

Phone number(218) 945-6983 Emailbclarke@isd599.org Website addresshttp://fertilebeltrami.k12.mn.us/documents/ecfe%20bulletin.pdf

Area Served: Fertile-Beltrami School District

Badger Independent Public School District

Badger Independent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

110 E Carpenter Ave, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 528-3201 Website addresshttps://www.badger.k12.mn.us/community/ecfe/ecfe-home

Area Served: Badger Public School District

Fisher Public School District

Fisher Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

313 Park Ave, Fisher, MN, 56723

Phone number(218) 891-4105 Emailandristd@fisher.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/fisher.k12.mn.us/ecfe

Area Served: Fisher Public School District

Norman County East Public School District

Norman County East Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

408 Main Ave W, Twin Valley, MN, 56584

Phone number(218) 584-5151 Emailkellykalina@nce.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nce.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood

Area Served: Norman County East School District

Fosston Public School District

Fosston Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

301 1st St E, Fosston, MN, 56542

Phone number(218) 435-6036 Emaillschwartz@isd601.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/a/isd601.org/ecfe/welcome-to-early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Fosston Public School District

Goodridge Public School District

Goodridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

201 Osmund Ave, Goodridge, MN, 56725

Phone number(218) 378-4133 Emailtomas.loberg@goodridgeisd561.org Website addresshttps://www.goodridge.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Goodridge 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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