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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Rochester Public School District

Rochester Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address615 7th St SW, Edison Building, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 328-4903 EmailRochesterECSE@rochesterschools.org Website addresshttps://www.rochesterschools.org

Area Served: Rochester Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Rochester Public School District

Rochester Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address615 7th St SW, Edison Building, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 328-4023 Website addresshttps://www.rochesterschools.org

Area Served: Rochester Public School District

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Rochester Public Transit

Rochester Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 328-7433 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/public-transportation

Area Served: Rochester area

Rochester Public Transit

Rochester Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (ZIPS) Address4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 328-2434 Emailrpt@rochestermn.gov Website addresshttps://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/rochester-public-transit/zips-paratransit

Area Served: Rochester area

Rochester Transport LLC

Rochester Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1109 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 319-9082

Area Served: Olmsted County

Rock County Food Shelf

Rock County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address208 W Maple St, PO Box 897, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 227-5548 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Rock-County-Food-Shelf-100068941968549

Area Served: Rock County