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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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West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Head Start-Alexandria Woodland Elementary Address1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 101, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Douglas County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Moorhead Address715 11th St N, Ste 101, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 685-4486 x1 Emaileap@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Clay and Wilkin counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Phoenix Apartments Call for Location Phone number(320) 304-3458 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org

Area Served: Douglas County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Alexandria (Jefferson) Address1601 Jefferson St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding communities

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Brandon Address206 3rd St, Brandon, MN, 56315 Phone number(218) 685-4486 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Brandon and surrounding communities

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Advocacy - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

Town & Country Transportation LLC

Town & Country Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address9019 Memory Ln NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 491-0070 Emailtwncty007@gmail.com Website addresshttps://alexandria-mn-taxi.com/#services-container

Area Served: Greater Alexandria area. Also Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fargo, and more.

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

WellShare International

WellShare InternationalLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Minnesota

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical SpecialtiesLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Drug - Downtown Alexandria Address600 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-7289 Emailalexandria@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding areas

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Drug - Alexandria Clinic Address610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-3116 Emailtdcp@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Douglas County

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical SpecialtiesLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Home Medical Specialties - Alexandria Address610 Fillmore St, Ste 10, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-2575 Emailhomemedical@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding areas

Wheelchair Liberty

Wheelchair LibertyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1312 17th St, Ste 795, Denver, CO, 80202 Phone number(888) 998-8840 Emailinfo@wheelchairliberty.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairliberty.com

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native HelplineLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Thrifty White Pharmacy

Thrifty White PharmacyLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Drug - Alexandria Address503 3rd Ave E, Ste 100, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1531 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Douglas County

Windmill Project

Windmill ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address700 Cedar St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 766-2403 Emailwindmillprojectmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Windmill.families

Area Served: West central Minnesota with greatest presence in Douglas and Pope counties

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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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