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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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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180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

All Pro Dad

All Pro DadLink: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Address4125 Woodbury Dr, Saint Ambrose Catholic Community, Woodbury, MN, 55129 Phone number(813) 222-8300 Website addresshttps://allprodadchapters.com/chapters?state=MN#chapters_list

Area Served: Statewide Currently in the cities of Annandale, Bemidji, Byron, Cottage Grove, Gibbon, Le Center, Mahtomedi, St. Paul, Wayzata and Woodbury

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 884-0330 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota/violence-survivor

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

DadsFirst

DadsFirstLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Fathers Address4900 Highway 169 N, Ste 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 327-5859 Website addresshttps://www.dadsfirst.org/current-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

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Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Richfield Address1515 E 66th St, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

Damascus WayLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Golden Valley Address5830 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Damascus Way

Damascus WayLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Rochester Address1449 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: City of Rochester

Damascus Way

Damascus WayLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Rochester (Campus Dr) Address2118 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: City of Rochester

Damascus Way

Damascus WayLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Destiny Dads Damascus Way - Shakopee Address3253 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 248-3536 Website addresshttps://damascusway.com/services/destiny-dads

Area Served: Scott County

Discovery Mental Health

Discovery Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Lifehacks for Dads Address6209 81st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55443 Phone number(612) 207-9953 Emailryan.plasch@discoverymentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.discoverymentalhealth.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Global Fatherhood Foundation

Global Fatherhood FoundationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Fathers Address6901 78th Ave N, Sste 106, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 Phone number(763) 205-9643 Website addresshttps://globalfatherhoodfoundation.org/programs-activities

Area Served: Hennepin County

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs - Duluth

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs - DuluthLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address202 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-2781 x106 Website addresshttps://www.theduluthmodel.org/about-us/mens-nonviolence-classes

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding areas of St. Louis County

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address1121 Jackson St NE, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 874-7063 x232 Emaildap@mndap.org Website addresshttps://www.mndap.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Effective Living Center, Inc.

Effective Living Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Effective Living Center - St. Cloud Address821 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-5381 Website addresshttps://www.effectivelivingcenter.com/services/treatment-programming

Area Served: Benton, Douglas, Crow Wing, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Hennepin County Health and Human Services - Main Office Address300 S 6th St, Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 Phone number(612) 348-5073 Website addresshttps://www.hennepinattorney.org/get-help/crime/domestic-abuse-service-center

Area Served: Hennepin County

Family Service Rochester

Family Service RochesterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Father Project Family Service Rochester - Main Office Address4600 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 287-2010 Emailoffice@familyservicerochester.org Website addresshttps://familyservicerochester.org/Father-Project

Area Served: Olmsted and Rice counties

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Ahnji-Be-Mah-Diz Halfway House Address16641 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-6880 Emailllpr@paulbunyan.net Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/ahnjibemahdiz.html

Area Served: Primarily Leech Lake members in Cass, Beltrami, Hubbard, Itasca Counties

Men As Peacemakers

Men As PeacemakersLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address123 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 727-1939 Emailinfo@menaspeacemakers.org Website addresshttps://www.menaspeacemakers.org

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding areas

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood of WisconsinLink: view organization details

Clinic Planned Parenthood - La Crosse Address1201 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI, 54603 Phone number(800) 657-5177 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/primary-care

Area Served: Houston County

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Paul Health Center - Vandalia Address671 Vandalia St, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 698-2406 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area for most services Statewide for abortion services

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