EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 405 Results

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:

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic AddressOne Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(612) 725-2000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#primary-care
Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Counseling Services AddressOne Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 Phone number(612) 725-1921 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/health-services/#mental-health-care-1
Area Served: Statewide

Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center Address1201 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(800) 827-1000 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance
Area Served: Statewide

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - State of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Region #13 - Central Address332 Minnesota St, Ste W1410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(800) 657-3506 Emailombudsman.mhdd@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/omhdd
Area Served: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Stearns, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org
Area Served: Statewide

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Nexus-Kindred Family Healing St. Cloud Office Address412 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 200-2442 EmailNKD-RelativeKinServices@nexusfamilyhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-kindred-family-healing/foster-careadoption-services
Area Served: Central MN. Kinship Navigator Services are provided statewide.

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Nexus - Aspen House Address2031 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 447-4090 Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/aspen-house/short-term-youth-shelter
Area Served: Dakota County

Minnesota Legal Services CoalitionLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Legal Services State Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/#main-container
Area Served: Statewide

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6685 EmailLee.Jones@msa.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us
Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6685 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us
Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us
Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Kindergarten Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us
Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

O*NET Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Emailonet@onetcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.onetonline.org
Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesLink: view organization details

SUN Bucks Program Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4608 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks
Area Served: Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help
Area Served: Statewide

National Center for Lesbian RightsLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address870 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94102 Phone number(800) 528-6257 Emailinfo@nclrights.org Website addresshttps://www.nclrights.org/get-help
Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy
Area Served: Statewide

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-8833 Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/hawksnest
Area Served: Montevideo Public School District

Montevideo Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address2001 William Ave, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6538 Emailkchristopherson@montevideoschools.org Website addresshttps://www.montevideoschools.org/page/early-childhood-screening
Area Served: Montevideo Public School District
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