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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that provides fun programming and services for families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. Learn more through your school district.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 770 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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Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Emailmmiller@cmmhc.org Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/childrens-therapeutic-services-and-support

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Waite Park Campus Address411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 230-0611 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Waite Park Campus Address411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 230-0611 Emailmmiller@cmmhc.org Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/rent-mortgage

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

Cradle of HopeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Transportation Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/health

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Job Training Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailinfo@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org/workforce

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Children's Dental Services (CDS)

Children's Dental Services (CDS)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address636 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://childrensdentalservices.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Washington, Wright, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, and St. Louis counties

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Advocacy - People with Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/join-the-mission/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/early-years-birth-5

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793

Area Served: Minnesota

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)Link: view organization details

Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressSan Francisco, CA, 94112 Website addresshttps://childtrauma.ucsf.edu/cpp-provider-roster

Area Served: Statewide

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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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