Early Childhood Resources

Ramsey County Early Childhood Care and Education Coordinator

Get personal help finding the resources and assistance you need for your family.

• Email the Early Childhood Care and Education Coordinator

Family Coaching Services

Family coaching services are available for Ramsey County’s African American/Black identifying families with young children to offer strength, motivation and holistic support for up to one year to help them thrive. 

Help Me Connect

Help Me Connect provides information to help you find education and health care services for children 0-8 years old in your own community.

Bridge to Benefits

Bridge to Benefits is a screening tool that can help you find what public assistance programs and tax credits you may qualify for.

United Way 2-1-1

United Way 2-1-1 can connect you to childcare, education resources and family support programs throughout Minnesota 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assistance is available in multiple languages.

• Call 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211.

Child Care Assistance

Child Care Assistance is available for families who meet income guidelines and have been on the Minnesota Family Investment Program or Diversionary Work Program in the last 12 months.

Think Small Early Learning Scholarships

Think Small Early Learning Scholarships provides families with up to $8,500 for 12 month period to help pay for high quality early care and education.

CollegeBound Boost

College Bound Boost is a City of Saint Paul guaranteed income and college savings program. CollegeBound account holders who enroll in the CollegeBound Boost may receive $500 a month for 24 months and/or $1,000 in their child's CollegeBound account.

Other Ramsey County programs that support families

• WIC is a supplemental food, nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy.
• Family Home Visiting supports parents to give their babies the best start possible. A Public Health nurse provides information and support to help families develop skills as new parents.
• Parent Support Outreach Program helps eligible families find resources to provide safety and security for their children.
• Club Mom and Dad Parenting Support Groups are available for African American parents of young children to gather, share experiences and receive information on a variety of topics including positive parenting relationships, stress management, child-safety practices, child development and health insurance.
• Child and Teen Checkups works with families and health professionals to make sure youth are getting all their checkups. 

Parent Aware

Parent Aware provides free resources to help families find quality child care and early education programs.

• Call: 888-291-9811

Community Action Head Start and Early Head Start

Community Action Head Start and Early Head Start is a no-cost early childhood program that serves eligible families with children birth to age 5 living in Ramsey County. Head Start and Early Head Start connects families to comprehensive early education, health and community services that support family well-being. 

• Call to enroll: 651-603-5977

Early Childhood Family Education

Early Childhood Family Education classes are offered through Minnesota public school districts and supports parents and caregivers in providing the best environment for their children’s learning and development

Screening is used to measure skills and identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children.

Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening is available for children ages 3-5. All children must be screened before (or within 30 days of) entering Kindergarten.

Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow provides screening and assistance for children 0-5 years who may have developmental concerns.