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:

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - BackPack Program
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421 5th St, Hawley, MN, 56549
Phone number(218) 483-3145 Website addresshttps://www.ruralenrichment.org/family-support
Area Served: Becker, Clay, and Norman counties

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf
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421 5th St, Hawley, MN, 56549
Phone number(218) 483-3145 Website addresshttps://www.ruralenrichment.org/food-pantry
Area Served: Becker, Clay, and Norman counties

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)Link: view organization details

Holiday Program
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421 5th St, Hawley, MN, 56549
Phone number(218) 483-3145 Website addresshttps://www.ruralenrichment.org/family-support
Area Served: Becker, Clay, and Norman counties

Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf REACH Hendrum Food Shelf
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304 Main St E, Hendrum, MN, 56550
Phone number(218) 483-3145 Website addresshttps://www.ruralenrichment.org/food-pantry
Area Served: Norman County

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services
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2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114
Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services
Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support
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5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015
Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups
Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services
Area Served: Nationwide

Pediatric Therapy PartnersLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Pediatric Therapy Partners - Fargo
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3060 Frontier Way S, Fargo, ND, 58104
Phone number(218) 416-1482 Emailinfo@pediatrictherapypartners.com Website addresshttps://sevitahealth.com/pediatric-partners/services
Area Served: Fargo-Moorhead area

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/provide-housing
Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program
Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties