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:

      Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield
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      1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057
      Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes
      Area Served: Northfield School District #659

      Churches United - BemidjiLink: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
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      414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601
      Phone number(218) 444-1380 Emailcunited@paulbunyan.net Website addresshttps://bemidjicu.org
      Area Served: Beltrami County

      Catholic Charities Children's Services DivisionLink: view organization details

      Youth Shelter Hope Street Shelter
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      4140 Cheatam Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
      Phone number(612) 204-8211 Emailinfo@cctwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street
      Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Higher Ground - Minneapolis
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      165 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405
      Phone number(612) 204-8552 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter
      Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding communities

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Privately Owned Affordable Housing Higher Ground - St. Paul
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      235 5th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
      Phone number(651) 647-2330 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org
      Area Served: Ramsey County

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Higher Ground Administration
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      435 Dorothy Day Pl, St. Paul, MN, 55102
      Phone number(651) 647-2330 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter
      Area Served: Ramsey County

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Family Service Center
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      2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109
      Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter
      Area Served: Ramsey County

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Family Service Center
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      2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109
      Phone number(651) 204-8273 Emaillauriegoeken@cctwincities.org Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org
      Area Served: Ramsey County

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Dorothy Day
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      435 Dorothy Day Pl, St. Paul, MN, 55102
      Phone number(651) 647-2330 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter
      Area Served: Ramsey County

      Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

      Free or Low-Cost Meals St. Paul Opportunity Center
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      422 Dorothy Day Pl, St. Paul, MN, 55102
      Phone number(651) 404-6407 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org
      Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area