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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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 368 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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Advocates for Family Peace

Advocates for Family PeaceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Advocates for Family Peace - Itasca County Address1611 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-0388 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: Itasca County

Advocates for Family Peace

Advocates for Family PeaceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Advocates for Family Peace - Virginia Address820 9th St N, Ste 150, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 248-5512 Emailhelp@affp.org Website addresshttps://www.affp.org/emergency-housing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Northland Apartments and HRA Office Address619 America Ave NW, Northland Apartments, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-4522 EmailDebbie@bemidjihra.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/BemidjiHRA

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(800) 332-7161 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 205 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Beltrami Housing - 1400 1st St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Beltrami Housing - 173 3rd St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 219 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-3438 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(800) 332-7135 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 201 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Beltrami Housing - 608 Lincoln Ave Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Beltrami Housing - 921 Miles Ave Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 405 8th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/services

Area Served: Crookston area

CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - DuluthLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address102 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-6521 EmailKRandolph@chumduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.chumduluth.org

Area Served: Duluth area

CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - DuluthLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter Center Address125 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-0153 x211 Emailchum@chumduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.chumduluth.org/shelter

Area Served: Duluth area

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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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