Blast Off to Kindergarten, a collaboration of community partners, seeks to:

• generate community awareness and action in Saint Paul

• support schools, families, and children in preparation for and transition to kindergarten, a significant educational milestone, by creating and promoting reciprocal connections and relationships in the community.

​​​​​​​Website: https://blastofftok.org/

The Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) is a centralized, comprehensive resource network supporting inclusive care for children in community settings. 

Website: https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/

Help Me Grow has many resources about the development of young children for parents and professionals. These resources include information on developmental milestones, YouTube videos, caregiver strategies to support development, screening and evaluation, and how to talk about developmental concerns.

WIC is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that:

• Helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.

• Provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.

Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wic/

ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development.  Zero to Three helps  all parents seeking information and support on early development. 

Website: https://www.zerotothree.org/