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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      Energy Assistance Program Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Weatherization Assistance Program Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailroberta.depoppe@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Emergency Shelter Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Free or Low-Cost Cars - Helping People Get There Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/vehicle-donation-program
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Financial Management Education Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailinfo@heartlandcaa.org Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Early Learning Scholarship Willmar Office
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      200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 x1350 EmailELS@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/child-care-programs
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Head Start Cosmos Office
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      101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/headstart/head-start
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs Cosmos Office
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      101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228
      Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties

      United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Weatherization Assistance Program Cosmos Office
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      101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228
      Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization
      Area Served: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties