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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 532 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:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Thrifty White Pharmacy

Thrifty White PharmacyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fargo (32nd) Address1532 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 478-8155 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Norman, Clay Counties

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fargo (33rd) Address1401 33rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 235-5511 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Norman, Clay Counties

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

Youthworks

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Youth Shelter Address1330 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-8558 Emailcolson@youthworksnd.org Website addresshttps://youthworksnd.org/fargo

Area Served: Clay County

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

ZipMilk

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Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

YWCA Cass Clay

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Emergency Shelter - Women Address3000 University Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-3449 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/what-we-do/#emergency-shelter

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

YWCA Cass Clay

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Transitional Housing - Women YWCA Cass Clay - Grace Garden Address1480 16th St E, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 478-3649 Emailinfo@ywcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ywcacassclay.org/housing

Area Served: North Dakota, Northwest Minnesota

Xoosh LLC

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Xoosh LLC - 4th Address2409 N 4th St, Ste 1, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(763) 358-5068 Website addresshttps://www.xooshllc.com

Area Served: Clay County

YMCA Northern Sky

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Fercho YMCA Address400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(218) 359-2322 Emailkathryn.anderson@ymcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/foodprograms

Area Served: Clay county of Minnesota and Cass county of North Dakota

YMCA Northern Sky

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Schlossman YMCA Address4243 19th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(218) 359-2322 Emailkathryn.anderson@ymcacassclay.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/foodprograms

Area Served: Clay county of Minnesota and Cass county of North Dakota

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- 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
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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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