EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 460 Results

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form
The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

      Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

      Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services
      Area Served: Statewide

      Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

      Information and Support Address310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/what-we-do
      Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

      Somali Parents Autism NetworkLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support Address310 E 38th St, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(763) 657-0049 Emailinfo@somaliautism.org Website addresshttps://www.somaliautism.org/programs-projects
      Area Served: Provides services to the Somali community state-wide.

      Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

      Food Distribution Aitkin Address810 2nd St NW, Northwoods Community Church, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location
      Area Served: Aitkin County

      Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing
      Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

      Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program
      Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

      Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/northern-minnesota-service-extension
      Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

      Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/northern-minnesota-service-extension
      Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

      Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

      Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-4138 Emailinfo@secondharvestncfb.com Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf
      Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

      Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

      Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-4134 Emailinfo@secondharvestncfb.com Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program
      Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

      Riverwood Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

      Birthing Hospital Address200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-5566 Website addresshttps://riverwoodhealthcare.org/womens-health
      Area Served: Aitkin County and surrounding communities, such as Garrison and Lake Mille Lacs area in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties

      Riverwood Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

      Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Address200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2157 Website addresshttps://riverwoodhealthcare.org
      Area Served: Aitkin County and surrounding communities, such as Garrison and Lake Mille Lacs area in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties

      Riverwood Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

      Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) McGregor Clinic Address2 E Center Ave, McGregor, MN, 55760 Phone number(218) 768-4011 Website addresshttps://riverwoodhealthcare.org
      Area Served: Aitkin County

      Smiles Change LivesLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents
      Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

      Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22206, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

      Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride
      Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

      University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

      Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services
      Area Served: Statewide

      The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

      Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Emailclinics@vetsprobono.org Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help
      Area Served: Nationwide

      St. James Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

      Food Shelf Address299 Red Oak Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-6581 Emailoffice@aitkincatholic.org Website addresshttps://www.aitkincatholic.org
      Area Served: Aitkin area
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