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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 876 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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Washburn Center for Children

Washburn Center for ChildrenLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1100 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 871-1454 Website addresshttps://washburn.org

Area Served: Clinics in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park and Edina 50 schools in Minneapolis, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Burnsville-Savage-Eagan; plus several charter schools Early Childhood Mental Health serves Ramsey and Hennepin counties

Victor Counseling and Consultant Services, LLC

Victor Counseling and Consultant Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1997 Sloan Pl, Ste 22, Maplewood, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 424-1595

Area Served: Ramsey County

Western Autism Services LLC

Western Autism Services LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address1865 Old Hudson Rd, Unit A17, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(763) 306-6471

Area Served: Ramsey County

Wise Autism Inc.

Wise Autism Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address2355 N 36 Service Dr, Ste 412, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 233-9868 Website addresshttps://wiseautisminc.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Wellness Early Development Inc

Wellness Early Development IncLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Wellness Early Development Inc - Bloomington (Metro Pkwy) Address7800 Metro Pkwy, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(651) 322-0152

Area Served: Hennepin County

Wellness Early Development Inc

Wellness Early Development IncLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Wellness Early Development Inc - Bloomington (82nd) Address2748 E 82nd St, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 799-9656

Area Served: Hennepin County

Wellness Early Development Inc

Wellness Early Development IncLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Wellness Early Development Inc - Bloomington (82nd) Address2748 E 82nd St, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(651) 322-0152

Area Served: Hennepin County

We Care Autism Center

We Care Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment We Care Autism Center - Humboldt Address8200 Humboldt Ave S, Ste 100, Bloomington, MN, 55431 Phone number(952) 236-7891 Emailinfo@buildingfamilyfoundation.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

We Care Autism Center

We Care Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy We Care Autism Center - Bloomington Address8030 Old Cedar Ave S, Ste 110, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(952) 454-0421 Emailinfo@buildingfamilyfoundation.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Village Ranch, Inc.

Village Ranch, Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Assessment Village Ranch, Inc. - Cokato Address13637 60th St SW, Cokato, MN, 55321 Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Wild and Free Counseling LLC

Wild and Free Counseling LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1250 Moore Lake Dr E, Ste 205 C, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 244-6516 EmailCJensen@wildandfreecounseling.com Website addresshttps://www.wildandfreecounseling.com

Area Served: Anoka County

White Bear Psychological Services

White Bear Psychological ServicesLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address4756 Banning Ave, Ste 208, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 243-2055 Emailinfo@whitebearpsychservices.com Website addresshttps://whitebearpsychservices.com

Area Served: Serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area

Young Minds Center Inc.

Young Minds Center Inc.Link: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address3249 Hennepin Ave, Ste 75, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(651) 808-3578

Area Served: Hennepin County

Watercourse Counseling

Watercourse CounselingLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address441 Old Highway 8 NW, Ste 200, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(763) 432-6875

Area Served: Ramsey County

Village Wellness Center

Village Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address1350 Energy Ln, Ste 109, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 269-2760 Emailinfo@villagewellnesscenter.co

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Village Wellness Center

Village Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1350 Energy Ln, Ste 109, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 269-2760 Emailinfo@villagewellnesscenter.co

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey County. Service area may be dependent on program.

Willow Autism Center

Willow Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Willow Autism Center - Etna Address475 Etna St, Ste 24, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 300-4638

Area Served: Ramsey County

Yourtime Therapeutic Service

Yourtime Therapeutic ServiceLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address7448 Meadowwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55444 Phone number(763) 327-3205 Website addresshttps://yourtimets.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

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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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