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.

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:

      Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office
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      221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767
      Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance
      Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

      Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office
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      221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767
      Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaileap2024@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance
      Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

      Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Low Cost Diapers Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office
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      221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767
      Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org
      Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

      Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Low Cost Diapers Lakes and Pines Main Office
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      1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051
      Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org
      Area Served: Pine, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Chisago counties

      John Tracy CenterLink: view organization details

      Information and Support - Hearing Loss John Tracy Center (JTC) - Headquarters
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      2160 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
      Phone number(213) 748-5481 Emailweb@jtc.org Website addresshttps://www.jtc.org/services/dhh
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

      Information and Support
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      800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002
      Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources
      Area Served: Statewide

      Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

      Attorney Referral Service
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      3333 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
      Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

      Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd
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      716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401
      Phone number(866) 824-3770 EmailSavingGrace@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators
      Area Served: Programs serve Crow Wing County and additional counties in the greater Brainerd Lakes area. Service area may be dependent on program.

      Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

      Caregiver Support - Kinship Family Support Services Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)
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      709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104
      Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship
      Area Served: Ramsey County Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

      Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

      Free or Low-Cost Diapers
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      Minneapolis, MN, 55401
      Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org
      Area Served: Statewide