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:

      Benson Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

      Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Westwood Manor
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      2000 Hall Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 842-8481 Website addresshttps://www.bensonmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={04DE59E7-A8FC-4B7A-B818-CC666E482FC9}
      Area Served: Swift County

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Screening District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 843-2710 x3006 Emailcmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Kindergarten District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 231-5187 x2308 Emailbenson0-5@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 231-5187 x2308 Emailbenson0-5@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 843-2710 Emailcmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Benson Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office
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      1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
      Phone number(320) 843-2710 Website addresshttps://www.benson.k12.mn.us
      Area Served: Benson Public School District

      Appleton Area HealthLink: view organization details

      Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center)
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      30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN, 56208
      Phone number(320) 289-1580 Emailinfo@aah-mn.org Website addresshttps://appletonareahealth.com/clinic
      Area Served: Swift County and surrounding counties

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      Transportation
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      Minneapolis, MN, 55408
      Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation
      Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance