EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 420 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:

      Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

      Legal Assistance Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
      Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program 

      Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

      Forms Assistance - Immigration St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
      Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

      Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

      Legal Assistance St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
      Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

      Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

      Forms Assistance - Immigration Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
      Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

      Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

      Legal Assistance Winona Office Address66 E 3rd St, Ste 204, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailwinona@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
      Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona Counties

      Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

      Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/twin-cities/our-care?listPage=1
      Area Served: Statewide

      STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

      Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan
      Area Served: Statewide

      Spare KeyLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works
      Area Served: National

      SimplyAlertLink: view organization details

      Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com
      Area Served: Nationwide

      RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Support Group - Autism Address1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttp://www.rtaaf.org/how-we-can-help.php
      Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

      SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

      Rural Subsidized Housing for Families 5th St. Apartments Address321 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 508-6066 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com
      Area Served: Freeborn County

      Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

      Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares
      Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn County

      Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

      Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation
      Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn County

      Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

      Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org
      Area Served: Olmsted County

      Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

      Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org
      Area Served: Olmsted County

      Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

      Food Shelf Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger
      Area Served: Freeborn County

      Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

      Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance
      Area Served: Freeborn County

      Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/programs-and-serivces
      Area Served: Freeborn County

      Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

      Free or Low-Cost Meals Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger
      Area Served: Freeborn County

      SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering CompanyLink: view organization details

      Transportation Address101 S Reid St, Ste 307, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 221-6303 Emailinfo@slice-c.com Website addresshttps://slice-c.com
      Area Served: Central and Southern Minnesota
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