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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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Steam Academy Charter School

Steam Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address4100 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 236-8280 Emailinfo@steamacademymn.org Website addresshttps://www.steamacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Steam Academy Charter School

Steam Academy Charter SchoolLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address4100 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 236-8280 Website addresshttps://www.steamacademymn.org

Area Served: Dakota County and surrounding area

Stearns County Family Services Collaborative

Stearns County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 241-0629 Emailmwijeratne@milestonesmn.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1047/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(763) 276-0441 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/269/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/195/Health

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 EmailHSFC.Intake@co.stearns.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Stearns County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Human Services Center - Melrose Address114 1st Ave SW, Ste 128, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 203-6942 Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/244/WIC

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Stearns County Human Services

Stearns County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 203-6942 Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/265/Child-Teen-Checkups-CTC-Information

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training CouncilLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5320 Emailinfo@csjobs.org Website addresshttps://careersolutionsjobs.org

Area Served: Benton and Stearns counties

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training CouncilLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-5320 Emailinfo@csjobs.org Website addresshttps://careersolutionsjobs.org

Area Served: Benton and Stearns 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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