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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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St. Francis House - Sioux Falls, SD

St. Francis House - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address210 N Sherman Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 334-3879 Emailinfo@stfrancishouse.com Website addresshttps://stfrancishouse.com

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

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1114 3rd St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 288-7313 Emailfrancis@stfrancis-church.org Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-church.org/ministry-and-outreach

Area Served: Olmsted County

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7170 Emailjennifer.dupre@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/ecfe

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7040 Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7171 Emailjennifer.dupre@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/ecscreening

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7041 Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7172 Emailstfrancis15.hmg@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

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

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7172 Emailstfrancis15.hmg@isd15.org Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

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

St. Francis Public School District

St. Francis Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address4115 Ambassador Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-7170 Website addresshttps://www.isd15.org/page/pp15

Area Served: St. Francis Public School District

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

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Address1455 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-3670 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Address1455 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2062 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/services/birthing-services

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Medical Office Building - 1515 Address1515 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2600 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Francis - Jordan Clinic Address265 Creek Ln S, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 428-1200 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic Medical Office Building - 1601 Address1601 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 428-2600 Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-shakopee.com/locations/?services=Family%20medicine

Area Served: Scott County

St. James Catholic Church

St. James Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address299 Red Oak Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-6581 Emailoffice@aitkincatholic.org Website addresshttps://www.aitkincatholic.org

Area Served: Aitkin area

St. James Housing and Redevelopment Authority

St. James Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing St. James Housing and Redevelopment Authority / Park Apartments Address415 Armstrong Blvd N, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3827 Emailm_wilson@stjameshra.com Website addresshttps://stjamesmnhousing.com

Area Served: Watonwan County

St. James Public School District

St. James Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address500 3rd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-4517 Emailmfriesen@isd840.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd840.org/ecfe

Area Served: St. James Public School District

St. James Public School District

St. James Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address500 3rd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-5974 Website addresshttps://www.stjames.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. James Public School District

St. James Public School District

St. James Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address500 3rd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-4517 x12 Emailmfriesen@isd840.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd840.org/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: St. James Public School District

St. James Public School District

St. James Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address500 3rd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-5974 Website addresshttps://www.stjames.k12.mn.us

Area Served: St. James Public School District

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MEDICAL EVALUATION
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- 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)
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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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