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:

      Bountiful Basket Food ShelfLink: view organization details

      Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Cologne
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      102 Lake St W, Cologne, MN, 55322
      Phone number(952) 556-0244 Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs
      Area Served: Carver County

      Agate Housing and ServicesLink: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
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      2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
      Phone number(612) 874-0311 Emailsmartin@ststephensmpls.com Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-help-staying-in-my-home
      Area Served: Minneapolis area

      Basilica St. Vincent de Paul MinistryLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs
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      1600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
      Phone number(612) 333-1381 Website addresshttps://mary.org/charity-service-ministries
      Area Served: Minneapolis

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) BI-CAP - Beltrami County
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      6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601
      Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

      Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)Link: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Northland Apartments and HRA Office
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      619 America Ave NW, Northland Apartments, Bemidji, MN, 56601
      Phone number(218) 444-4522 EmailDebbie@bemidjihra.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/BemidjiHRA
      Area Served: Beltrami County

      Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Virginia Office
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      702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
      Phone number(218) 735-6842 Emailangela.neal@aeoa.org Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing
      Area Served: Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties. Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.

      Anna Marie's AllianceLink: view organization details

      Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence
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      505 10th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
      Phone number(320) 253-6900 Website addresshttps://annamaries.org/programs/shelter-advocacy
      Area Served: St. Cloud area and throughout Central Minnesota

      180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Youth Shelter Von Wald Group Home Call for Location Phone number(507) 280-0110 Emailvon.wald@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html
      Area Served: Rochester area

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Beltrami County
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      6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601
      Phone number(800) 332-7161 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

      180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Youth Shelter Hope House Call for Location Phone number(612) 900-2077 EmailHope.House@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html
      Area Served: Southwest Twin Cities Metro area