A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

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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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  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care 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 136 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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Sss Transportation LLC

Sss Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55455 Phone number(816) 708-9878

Area Served: Hennepin County

Trucare Transportation Inc.

Trucare Transportation Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address10937 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(612) 842-9928

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Cloud Metro Transportation LLC

St. Cloud Metro Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressSt. Cloud , MN, 56301 Phone number(612) 239-1572

Area Served: Stearns County

Twins STS LLC

Twins STS LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressLittle Canada, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 795-1254

Area Served: Ramsey County

Twin Lakes Transportation LLC

Twin Lakes Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1701 American Blvd E, S16 R1, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 605-1622 Website addresshttps://twinlakestransportation.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Star Special Transportation LLC

Star Special Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 213, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 601-2141 Website addresshttps://www.starspecialtransportation.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Swiftcare LLC

Swiftcare LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(763) 447-9681

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

White Earth Nation

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Transportation White Earth Health Center - Ogema Address40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN, 56569 Phone number(218) 983-4300 Website addresshttps://whiteearth.com/home

Area Served: White Earth Nation

Zhz Transport Inc.

Zhz Transport Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address2353 Rice St, Ste 200, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 323-0175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Wellness Transportation

Wellness TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address5020 Foxfield Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 319-1783

Area Served: Olmsted County

West Central Transportation Inc.

West Central Transportation Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address313 Litchfield Ave SW, Ste 201, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 894-4265 Emailsupport@westcentraltransportation.com Website addresshttps://westcentraltransportation.com

Area Served: West central Minnesota and surrounding communities

Wobi Transportation LLC

Wobi Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2246 7th St W, Ste 1, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(763) 447-1305

Area Served: Ramsey County

Water's Edge Transportation LLC

Water's Edge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address380 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 442-7022 Emailmatthew@watersedgemn.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Waters-Edge-Transportation-LLC-61566980580087

Area Served: Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties

Xdinietrans LLC

Xdinietrans LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address8530 Eagle Point Blvd, Ste 159, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042 Phone number(763) 898-7399

Area Served: Washington County

Yoya Transportation Services LLC

Yoya Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address15300 Dundee Ct, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(507) 329-5751

Area Served: Dakota and Ramsey counties

Yellow Cab of St. Cloud

Yellow Cab of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729

Area Served: Stearns 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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