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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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Healthy Development and Screening
- 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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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 137 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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Rochester Center for Autism

Rochester Center for AutismLink: view organization details

Transportation The Rochester Center For Children Address1811 Greenview Pl SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 424-3234 Website addresshttps://rccminnesota.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Reds Rides Cab Shuttle & Delivery

Reds Rides Cab Shuttle & DeliveryLink: view organization details

Transportation Address12852 County Road 24, Searles, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 508-6680 Website addresshttps://reds-rides.com

Area Served: 200 miles of New Ulm area including Searles, Lafayette, Courtland, Cambria, Sleepy Eye Southern Minnesota

Royal Transportation Owatonna Inc.

Royal Transportation Owatonna Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address577 State Ave, Ste 2A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 214-2781

Area Served: Steele County

Shaan Transportation LLC

Shaan Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address200 W Lake St, Ste 255, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 986-4550

Area Served: Hennepin County

Union Transportation Service LLC

Union Transportation Service LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address5670 7th St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 636-1840 Emailunioncab2016@gmail.com

Area Served: 60 mile radius of Fridley

Timely Mobility LLC

Timely Mobility LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address713 Minnehaha Ave E, Ste 305, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(612) 636-3100

Area Served: Ramsey County

Timely Logistics LLC

Timely Logistics LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address8030 Old Cedar Ave S, Ste 121, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 804-7865

Area Served: Hennepin County

Upright Transportation LLC

Upright Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(612) 327-6999

Area Served: Hennepin County

Urban Transportation LLC

Urban Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address7900 Excelsior Blvd, Ste 2007, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(612) 322-4302

Area Served: Hennepin County

Speedy Van LLC

Speedy Van LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2500 E 25th St, Ste 106, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 886-2811 Emailinfo@speedyvanmn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Transit Trip LLC

Transit Trip LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address4001 Stinson Blvd NE, Ste 322, St. Anthony, MN, 55421 Phone number(952) 855-8815 Emailinfo@transittrip.us

Area Served: Anoka County

Triple-A Transit LLC

Triple-A Transit LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressOakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(612) 558-4657

Area Served: Washington County

Twin Lake Transportation LLC

Twin Lake Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3803 112th Cir NE, Blaine, MN, 55449 Phone number(612) 483-6326

Area Served: Anoka County

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLC

Vibrant Special Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6609 Hillsboro Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 447-8927 Emailinfo@vibrantsts.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Unity Special Service

Unity Special ServiceLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3435 Washington Dr, Ste 207, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 340-5566

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth and Rochester.

Southdale Transportation Services

Southdale Transportation ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3055 Old Highway 8, Ste 109, St. Anthony, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 564-0048

Area Served: Hennepin County

Vern's Ride Service

Vern's Ride ServiceLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1117 Plainview Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 320-8690

Area Served: Freeborn County

Utopia Transportation Service LLC

Utopia Transportation Service LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address8101 Normandale Lake Blvd, Unit 334, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(612) 483-7314

Area Served: Hennepin County

True Transportation LLC

True Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressBrooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(612) 790-1178 Emailtruetransportationmn@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Unity Transportation Corp

Unity Transportation CorpLink: view organization details

Transportation Address5100 Edina Industrial Blvd, Ste 207, Edina, MN, 55439 Phone number(952) 666-2698 Emailunitytransportationmn@gmail.com

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Washington and Anoka Counties

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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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