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:

      Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

      Support Group - Down Syndrome
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      656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114
      Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793
      Area Served: Minnesota

      Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

      Vision Loss Services
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      141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050
      Phone number(516) 944-8900 Emailhkncinfo@hknc.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and AdultsLink: view organization details

      Vision Loss Services North Central Region
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      2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114
      Phone number(516) 497-1415 Emailjfilek@helenkeller.org Website addresshttps://www.helenkeller.org/hknc
      Area Served: Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

      discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support - Disabilities
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      107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075
      Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

      Support Group - Parents of Children with Disabilities in Spanish
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      107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075
      Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dacfamilycenter.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Helpline - HELP Program
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      2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114
      Phone number(612) 746-5137 EmailHELP@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services/help_program_overview
      Area Served: Statewide

      Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Find Adoption Services
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      2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114
      Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources
      Area Served: Statewide

      Disabled Parenting ProjectLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://disabledparenting.com/welcome-to-the-disabled-parenting-project-community
      Area Served: Statewide

      GreatSchoolsLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support
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      66 Franklin St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94607
      Website addresshttps://www.greatschools.org
      Area Served: Nationwide

      FamilyEducationLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support FEN Learning
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      1 Lincoln St, Fl 24, Boston, MA, 02111
      Website addresshttps://www.familyeducation.com
      Area Served: Nationwide