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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Spring Lake Park Public School District

Spring Lake Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432

Phone number(763) 600-5900 Emailavokac@district16.org Website addresshttps://www.springlakeparkschools.org/preschool-and-early-childhood/about

Area Served: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

Springfield Public School District

Springfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

12 Burns Ave, Springfield, MN, 56087

Phone number(507) 723-4283 Emailjanet.simonsen24@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.springfield.mntm.org

Area Served: Springfield Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School District

St. Anthony - New Brighton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony, MN, 55418

Phone number(612) 706-1166 Emailwwebster@isd282.org Website addresshttps://cs.isd282.org/programs/parents-children-birth-to-age-5

Area Served: St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools

St. Charles Public School District

St. Charles Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

600 E 6th St, St. Charles, MN, 55972

Phone number(507) 932-4910 Emailjsiebenaler@schs.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scschools.net/page/2518/mn

Area Served: St. Charles Public School District

St. Clair Public School District

St. Clair Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

121 Main St W, St. Clair, MN, 56080

Phone number(507) 245-3501 Emailnholland@stclaircyclones.org Website addresshttps://www.stclair.new.rschooltoday.com

Area Served: St. Clair Public School District

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387

Phone number(320) 370-8255 Emailkate.flynn@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/family-education

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070

Phone number(763) 753-7170 Emailjennifer.dupre@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/ecfe

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. James Public School District

St. James Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

500 3rd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081

Phone number(507) 375-4517 Emailmfriesen@isd840.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd840.org/ecfe

Area Served: St. James 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

St. Louis Park Public School District

St. Louis Park Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

District Office

6300 Walker St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

Phone number(952) 928-6778 Emailscott.erika@slpschools.org Website addresshttps://slpcommunityed.com/early-learning/ecfe

Area Served: St. Louis Park 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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