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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 390 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:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Address820 9th St N, Ste 250, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 325-5332 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address820 9th St N, Ste 250, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(800) 325-5332 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Duluth Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8400 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Aitkin Address20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 735-6122 Emailcareerforce.aitkin@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Aitkin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Cloquet Address14 N 11th St, Ste 140, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 878-5000 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Carlton County. Service area may be dependent on program

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Hibbing Address3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 231-8590 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Chisholm, Hibbing and St. Louis counties

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - Grand Rapids Address1215 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6760 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Itasca County. Service area may be dependent on program

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minnesota CareerForce Center - International Falls Address401 4th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 735-6130 Website addresshttps://www.nemojt.org/adults

Area Served: Most programs serve Koochiching County. Service area may be dependent on program

Northland Foundation

Northland FoundationLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address202 W Superior St, Ste 800, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 260-2736 Emailinfo@northlandfdn.org Website addresshttps://northlandfdn.org/programs-supports/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT)Link: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services Address15542 Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-8581 Website addresshttps://mnchippewatribe.org/services-and-programs/health-and-human-services

Area Served: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and White Earth Nation

Minnesota North College

Minnesota North CollegeLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(612) 625-2495 Emailumdentcl@umn.edu Website addresshttps://dentalclinics.umn.edu/outreach

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Minnesota North College

Minnesota North CollegeLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 293-6920 Emailcts@minnesotanorth.edu Website addresshttps://customizedtrainingsolutions.org

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication DisordersLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address24 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-3911 Emailemily@masonicchildrensclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.masonicchildrensclinic.org/our-services

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties No geographic restrictions

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication DisordersLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services Address24 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-3911 Emailemily@masonicchildrensclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.masonicchildrensclinic.org/our-services

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties No geographic restrictions

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication DisordersLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address24 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-3911 Emailemily@masonicchildrensclinic.org Website addresshttps://masonicchildrensclinic.org/resources/#workshops

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties No geographic restrictions

North Shore Collaborative

North Shore CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 834-8403 Emailtrisha.scamehorn@co.lake.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake.mn.us/north-shore-collaborative

Area Served: Cook and Lake Counties

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailrobin@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org/about-mental-health-navigators

Area Served: Statewide

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Tax Help Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Ombudsman - Taxpayer Rights Advocate Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(651) 556-6013 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/taxpayer-rights-advocate

Area Served: Statewide

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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