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:

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      Parenting Support
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/278/Family-Child-Health-Services
      Area Served: Rice County

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      WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-5906 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/281/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Public Health Clinic
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/256/Public-Health
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/285/Child-and-Teen-Checkups
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Follow Along Program
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-5940 Emailelizabeth.jimenez@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Reproductive and Sexual Health
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      320 3rd St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6111 EmailRCPublicHealth@ricecountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/283/Family-Planning-ProgramSTI-Testing
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Apply for Waiver Programs
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      320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/340/Social-Services
      Area Served: Rice County

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      County Programs for Food Support
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      320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/349/Public-assistance-programs
      Area Served: Rice County

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      County Programs for Income Assistance
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      320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailfin_asst@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ricecountymn.gov/349/Public-assistance-programs
      Area Served: Rice County

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      Child Support Services (CSS)
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      320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailrcsocialservices@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support
      Area Served: Rice County