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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.

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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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Westminster Presbyterian Church

Westminster Presbyterian ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 332-3421 Emailatyler@wpc-mpls.org Website addresshttps://www.westminstermpls.org/portfolio-item/hunger

Area Served: Hennepin County

Westonka Food Shelf

Westonka Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-5599 Emailwestonkafoodshelf@frontier.com Website addresshttps://westonkafoodshelf.wixsite.com/westonkafoodshelf/need-help

Area Served: Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Independence and parts of Orono

Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative

Westonka Healthy Community CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8040 Emailsinklera@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonkahcc.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8580 Emailgrimms@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/308

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8000 Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/earlylearning

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8580 Emailgrimms@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/311

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8000 Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8031 EmailWestonka0-5services@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/468

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

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

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8031 EmailWestonka0-5services@westonka.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/468

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

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

Westonka Public School District

Westonka Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 491-8580 Website addresshttps://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/Page/310

Area Served: Westonka Public School District

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

Westrom Realty, Inc. - Willmar

Westrom Realty, Inc. - WillmarLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Lake Place I Apartments Address1420 Lake Ave NW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0742 Emailjean@westromrealty.com Website addresshttps://www.westromrealty.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Westwood Lutheran Church

Westwood Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address9001 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 Phone number(952) 767-5567 Emailwebmaster@westwood.church Website addresshttps://www.westwood.church/community-meal

Area Served: Hennepin County

Wheaton Drug and Gifts

Wheaton Drug and GiftsLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1105 Broadway, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-4151 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/wheatondrug

Area Served: Traverse County

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Emailcschultz@wheaton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Emailcschutz@wheaton.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailakittelson@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

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

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 585-2245 Emailakittelson@morris.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

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

Wheaton Public School District

Wheaton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address1700 3rd Ave S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 563-8282 Website addresshttps://wheaton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wheaton Area Public School District

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

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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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