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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 141 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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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Waseca Address1300 State St S, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in city of Waseca Dial-a-ride services in Waseca County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Waseca Address1300 State St S, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in city of Waseca Dial-a-ride services in Waseca County

Sunset Mobility Inc.

Sunset Mobility Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address1700 Broadway Ave N, Ste 160, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 322-0701 Website addresshttps://sunsetmobilityinc.com/services

Area Served: Serves Southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Transportation Plus

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Transportation Address5010 Hillsboro Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 888-8888 Website addresshttps://www.tplusride.com/services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Swift Ride Transportation

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Transportation Swift Ride Transportation - Rochester Address1500 1st Ave NE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 316-1605 Emailcontact@swiftridetransportation.com

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Emailtpmarshall@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailtpjackson@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Community Transit Address110 N Blue Mound Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Rock County

Swiftcare LLC

Swiftcare LLCLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Winona Transit Service

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address207 Lafayette St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 454-6666 Emailmhmohan@ci.winona.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.cityofwinona.com/529/Dial-A-Ride-DAR-Service

Area Served: Cities of Winona and Goodview

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

Waters Edge Transportation LLC

Waters Edge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address380 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 442-7022

Area Served: Carver County

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) Transportation

Watonwan County TMT (Take Me There) TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address1304 7th Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-7385 Emailtmt@co.watonwan.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/473/Passenger-Guidelines

Area Served: Watonwan County and surrounding communities in Blue Earth and Martin 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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