EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 510 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:

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Brainerd CareerForce Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3341 Emailjamad@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Brainerd CareerForce Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3341 Emailjamad@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services
Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups
Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services
Area Served: Nationwide

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Brainerd Address1511 Northern Pacific Rd, Northern Pacific Center, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location
Area Served: Crow Wing County

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Pine River-Backus Family CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address245 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-4292 Emailprbfcoffice@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/food-shelf
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Pine River-Backus Family CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address245 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-4292 Emailprbfcoffice@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/home-visiting
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Pine River-Backus Family CenterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address245 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-4292 Emailprbfcoffice@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/family-support
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Pine River-Backus Family CenterLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address245 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 587-4292 Emailprbfcoffice@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.prbfamilycenter.org/christmas-for-kids
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Riverwood Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Address200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2157 Website addresshttps://riverwoodhealthcare.org
Area Served: Aitkin County and surrounding communities, such as Garrison and Lake Mille Lacs area in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties

Riverwood Healthcare CenterLink: view organization details

Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Garrison Clinic Address27278 State Highway 18, Garrison, MN, 56450 Phone number(320) 525-3400 Website addresshttps://riverwoodhealthcare.org
Area Served: Crow Wing County

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org
Area Served: Statewide

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride
Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services
Area Served: Statewide

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Emailclinics@vetsprobono.org Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help
Area Served: Nationwide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp
Area Served: Statewide

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans
Area Served: Statewide
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