EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

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.

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:

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      Transportation - Dial-a-Ride
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      Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/services/dial-a-ride
      Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

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      Local Bus Service - Dial-a-Ride
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      Phone number(800) 862-0175 Emailarrowhead.transit@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://arrowheadtransit.com/county-schedules
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      Medical Equipment and Supplies
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      Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Maryhill Manor and HRA Office
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      141 E 2nd Ave, McGregor, MN, 55760
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      Area Served: Aitkin County

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      Phone number(218) 927-2212 Emailchild.support@aitkincountymn.gov Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support
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