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- 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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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 16,340 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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Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership

Southwest Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership - Mankato Address140 Homestead Rd, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 836-1628 Emailswmhp@swmhp.org Website addresshttps://www.swmhp.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Meeker, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Steele, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.Link: view organization details

Clinic Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Marshall Address1401 Nwakama St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 929-7696 Emailinfo@swm-ortho.com Website addresshttps://www.swm-ortho.com/othopedic-clinic

Area Served: Lyon County

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.Link: view organization details

Clinic Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Slayton Address2331 20th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 393-7696 Emailinfo@swm-ortho.com Website addresshttps://www.swm-ortho.com/othopedic-clinic

Area Served: Murray County

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Marshall, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Marshall, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Worthington CareerForce Center Address318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5020 EmailSDemuth@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Worthington CareerForce Center Address318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5020 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties

Southwest Transit

Southwest TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 Phone number(952) 949-2287 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttps://swtransit.org/rider-information

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service operates in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and Carver county, with in-and-out service to Edina, Shakopee, Normandale College and select medical facilities in Minnetonka, Waconia, and Excelsior

Southwest Transit

Southwest TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (SW Prime) Address14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 Phone number(952) 797-7463 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttp://swtransit.org/sw-prime

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service operates in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and Carver county, with in-and-out service to Edina, Shakopee, Normandale College and select medical facilities in Minnetonka, Waconia, and Excelsior

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org

Area Served: Meeker County

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org

Area Served: Meeker County

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health ConsortiumLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address1300 22nd St SW, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 441-6340

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emaileap@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/energy-assistance

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 x249 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/rehab-loan-programs

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Transportation - Heartland Express Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-3322 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/express-route

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttp://www.smoc.us

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttp://www.smoc.us

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Worthington Family Planning Clinic Address909 4th Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 658-2444 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/family-planning

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Murray, Pipestone and Rock counties

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MEDICAL EVALUATION
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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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