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:

      Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

      Advocacy Bridge to Benefits
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      555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103
      Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2
      Area Served: Statewide

      Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies
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      601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112
      Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com
      Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

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      Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester
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      4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901
      Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com
      Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

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      Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls
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      3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
      Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com
      Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

      2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      Alomere HealthLink: view organization details

      Birthing Hospital
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      111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308
      Phone number(320) 763-5123 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/birth-place
      Area Served: Douglas County

      Alomere HealthLink: view organization details

      Clinic Alexandria Clinic
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      610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308
      Phone number(320) 763-5123 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/primary-care
      Area Served: Douglas County

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      Clinic Osakis Medical Clinic
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      811 3rd Ave E, Osakis, MN, 56360
      Phone number(320) 859-3038 Website addresshttps://alomerehealth.com/services/primary-care
      Area Served: Douglas County

      Alexandria Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Screening District Office
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      1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308
      Phone number(320) 762-3305 Emailmtrunnell@alexschools.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.alexschools.org/early-childhood-screening
      Area Served: Alexandria Public School District

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      Kindergarten District Office
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      1410 McKay Ave S, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308
      Phone number(320) 762-2141 Website addresshttps://www.alexschools.org
      Area Served: Alexandria Public School District