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:

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      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

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      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

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      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

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      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

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing
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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/345/Child-foster-care
      Area Served: Rice County

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      County Programs for People with Disabilities
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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/344/Adult-services
      Area Served: Rice County

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      County Programs for Families
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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

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP)
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      320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021
      Phone number(507) 332-6115 Emailricecochildandfamily@co.rice.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp
      Area Served: Rice County

      Rice County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

      Mental Health Case Management
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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

      Richfield Medical GroupLink: view organization details

      Clinic
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      6440 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423
      Phone number(612) 861-1622 Website addresshttps://richfieldmedicalgroup.com
      Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area