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:

      Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Job Training Worthington CareerForce Center
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      318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187
      Phone number(507) 295-5020 EmailSDemuth@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services
      Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties

      Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Career Counseling Worthington CareerForce Center
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      318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187
      Phone number(507) 295-5020 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services
      Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties

      Southwest TransitLink: view organization details

      Local Bus Service
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      14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346
      Phone number(952) 949-2287 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttps://swtransit.org/rider-information
      Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service operates in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and Carver county, with in-and-out service to Edina, Shakopee, Normandale College and select medical facilities in Minnetonka, Waconia, and Excelsior

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      Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (SW Prime)
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      14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346
      Phone number(952) 797-7463 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttp://swtransit.org/sw-prime
      Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service operates in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and Carver county, with in-and-out service to Edina, Shakopee, Normandale College and select medical facilities in Minnetonka, Waconia, and Excelsior

      Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

      Autism Assessment
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      320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228
      Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org
      Area Served: Meeker County

      Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

      Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit
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      320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228
      Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org
      Area Served: Meeker County

      Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health ConsortiumLink: view organization details

      Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
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      1300 22nd St SW, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(320) 441-6340
      Area Served: Kandiyohi County

      Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

      Energy Assistance Program
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      1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187
      Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emaileap@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/energy-assistance
      Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

      Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

      Home Repair Financial Assistance
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      1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187
      Phone number(507) 376-4195 x249 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/rehab-loan-programs
      Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

      Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

      Transportation - Heartland Express
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      1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187
      Phone number(507) 376-3322 Emailinfo@smoc.us Website addresshttps://smoc.us/express-route
      Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.