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
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Services and programs that support healthy child development and identify concerns early
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
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
  - 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
    - Dental Care Expense Assistance
  - 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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Get connected to free and low-cost Head Start and school district preschool programs near you. Explore additional early education resources.

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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Owatonna Public School District

Owatonna Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

333 E School St, Owatonna, MN, 55060

Phone number(507) 444-7900 Emaildmcdermott-johnson@isd761.org Website addresshttps://communityed.isd761.org/early-childhood-ed/ecfe

Area Served: Owatonna Public School District

Park Rapids Public School District

Park Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Phone number(218) 237-6606 Emailjdickinson2@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.parkrapids.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Park Rapids Public School District

Parkers Prairie Public School District

Parkers Prairie Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

411 S Otter Ave, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361

Phone number(218) 338-6011 Emailsradtke@pp.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd547.org

Area Served: Parkers Prairie Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362

Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailkjohnson1@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Pelican Rapids Public School District

Pelican Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

310 S Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

Phone number(218) 863-5910 Emailtfitzsim@pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Pelican Rapids Public School District

Pequot Lakes Public School District

Pequot Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

30805 Olson St, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472

Phone number(218) 562-7520 Emailswheeler@isd186.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd186.org/earlychildhood

Area Served: Pequot Lakes Public Schools

Perham - Dent Public School District

Perham - Dent Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

800 Coney St W, Perham, MN, 56573

Phone number(218) 346-1618 Emailmkunza@perham.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://perhamschools.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Pierz Public School District

Pierz Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

112 Kamnic St, Pierz, MN, 56364

Phone number(320) 468-6458 Emailbswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.pierzschools.org/Page/75

Area Served: Pierz Public School District

Pillager Public School District

Pillager Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

323 E 2nd St, Pillager, MN, 56473

Phone number(218) 746-2110 Emailjsmith@isd116.org Website addresshttps://isd116org-26-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/departments/media-library-services

Area Served: Pillager Public School District

Pine City Public School District

Pine City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1400 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063

Phone number(320) 629-4277 Emailcstolp@isd578.org Website addresshttps://www.isd578.org/o/pec

Area Served: Pine City Public School District

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of 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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