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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      700 Elm St, Winnetka, IL, 60093
      Phone number(800) 323-4238 Emailinfo@HadleyHelps.org Website addresshttps://hadleyhelps.org/learn
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      Area Served: Statewide

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      2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114
      Phone number(651) 644-3036 Emailinfo@wearefamiliesrising.org Website addresshttps://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn
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      Phone number(218) 365-7900 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org
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      300 W Conan St, Ely, MN, 55731
      Phone number(218) 365-7900 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org
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      99 Edison Blvd, Ste L, Silver Bay, MN, 55614
      Phone number(218) 226-3829 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org
      Area Served: Lake County

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      Phone number(218) 834-7202 Website addresshttps://www.essentiahealth.org
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