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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Barnesville Public School District

Barnesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

310 5th St SE, Barnesville, MN, 56514

Phone number(218) 354-2217 Emailllempe@barnesville.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.barnesville.k12.mn.us/district-80/early-learning-programs

Area Served: Clay County

Hendricks Public School District

Hendricks Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

200 E Lincoln St, Hendricks, MN, 56136

Phone number(507) 203-3425 Emailpaul.chick@isd402.org Website addresshttps://www.hendrickspublicschools.org

Area Served: Hendricks Public School District

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811

Phone number(218) 461-7250 Emailjennifer.jaros@isd709.org Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org/academics/early-childhood

Area Served: Duluth Public School District

Lake Superior Public School District

Lake Superior Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1640 Hwy 2, Ste 200, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 834-8201 Emailklenski@isd381.org Website addresshttps://www.isd381.k12.mn.us/community-ed/early-childhood

Area Served: Lake Superior Public School District

Hermantown Community Schools

Hermantown Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

District Office

4307 Ugstad Rd, Hermantown, MN, 55811

Phone number(218) 626-6024 Emailkberg@isd700.org Website addresshttps://www.ceconnects.com/o/ce/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Hermantown Public School District

Proctor Public School District

Proctor Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

131 9th Ave, Proctor, MN, 55810

Phone number(218) 729-8214 Emailrolsenhurst@proctor.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ceconnects.com/page/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Proctor Public School District

St. Louis County Public School District

St. Louis County Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1701 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(218) 749-8130 Emaildsirjord@isd2142.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2142.net/page/3033

Area Served: St. Louis County School District

Chisholm Public School District

Chisholm Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

300 3rd Ave SW, Chisholm, MN, 55719

Phone number(218) 254-5726 Emaildkoski@chisholm.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.chisholm.k12.mn.us/page/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Chisholm Public School District

Ely Public School District

Ely Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 365-6166 Emailmmattson@ely.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ely.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Area Served: Ely Public School District

Rock Ridge Public School District

Rock Ridge Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, MN, 55792

Phone number(218) 742-3805 Emailshanon.kush@rrps.org Website addresshttps://rrps.org/academics/programs/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Rock Ridge Public Schools

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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